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PX08 GCV

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,649 mi
Last recorded130,649 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 GCV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 130,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear poor previous tyre repair/ Puncture

Pass 23 May 2024 122,186 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 110,203 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 102,688 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 102,688 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 98,015 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 98,015 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 93,158 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 82,240 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 82,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & worn on limits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 71,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 71,622 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 61,696 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in o/s rear anti-roll bar link

Pass 24 Mar 2016 53,450 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,765 miles

Oil leak

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Mar 2014 39,276 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 33,239 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,088 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,100 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edge of tread

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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PX08 GCV is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PX08 GCV, 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 PX08 GCV registered?

PX08 GCV is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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