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HT08 GCO

2008 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

198,908 mi
Last recorded198,908 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 GCO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 198,908 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 190,183 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 190,183 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 178,446 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2021 178,446 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2020 165,677 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner position light not working

Fail 27 Apr 2020 165,520 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre section (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner position light not working

Pass 14 May 2019 154,240 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 136,564 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 122,848 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 109,203 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 92,505 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 70,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,266 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 36,759 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 34,862 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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HT08 GCO is a 2008 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 90,188 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HT08 GCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HT08 GCO is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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