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PX08 GFG

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,124 mi
Last recorded132,124 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 132,124 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 132,118 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 132,112 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both front washers not working (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated brake pad warning wire broken and chaffing on nearside inn wheel (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear number plate light slightly dim

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch slightly insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

both front head lamps slightly tarnished

both rear outer brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2024 125,140 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 117,641 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 117,638 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 111,195 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 107,234 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 107,218 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2019 98,773 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

lower Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

underbody covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 19 Nov 2018 91,300 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 89,090 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 82,715 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 75,896 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 69,864 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 69,734 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 59,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 59,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 50,437 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 42,393 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 42,393 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 36,653 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 36,653 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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 GFG is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PX08 GFG, 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 GFG registered?

PX08 GFG is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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