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R3 GXO

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests34 (27 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate79.4%

Mileage

190,302 mi
Last recorded190,302 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 GXO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

27 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 190,302 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2025 86,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 179,917 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 75,856 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 170,789 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 70,925 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 160,623 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 160,623 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged in multiple places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 146,279 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower ball joints marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 69,548 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 127,036 miles

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 26 Jun 2021 67,216 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 67,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 104,531 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 57,059 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 56,987 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 100,116 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 51,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 51,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 81,862 miles

Slight diff oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2017 50,217 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 50,217 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2017 71,161 miles

Both front lower ball joints have slight play

Both front tyres are getting low of tread

Both rear tyres are getting low

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full underside inspection

Rear brake pads are getting low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 19 Nov 2016 44,004 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 64,808 miles

Rear Child/Baby seats fitted to both rear seats making it impossible to check the rear seat belts

Pass 12 Nov 2015 33,444 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 33,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2015 58,463 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 58,463 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 51,958 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,608 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 40,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 19 Mar 2012 24,852 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 23,278 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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R3 GXO is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.4%.

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 R3 GXO, 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 R3 GXO registered?

R3 GXO is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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The MOT history for R3 GXO shows 34 tests with a 79.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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