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PL08 GUX

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,833 mi
Last recorded139,833 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 GUX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 139,833 miles

N/S and O/S rear outer C.V joints slightly leaking grease

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 136,312 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 133,683 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 132,227 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 132,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 127,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3153520 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 113,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2754020 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre side wall kerb damage

Fail 1 Mar 2021 113,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2754020 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre side wall kerb damage

Pass 25 Feb 2020 106,289 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 98,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 97,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315-35-ZR20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2017 83,106 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 81,062 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 81,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/40/20 IN TREAD WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 73,984 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 63,786 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 54,833 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 44,726 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 44,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 29,150 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 26,459 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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PL08 GUX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PL08 GUX, 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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What year was PL08 GUX registered?

PL08 GUX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is PL08 GUX safe to buy?

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