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SP08 GMX

2008 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

149,585 mi
Last recorded149,585 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 GMX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 149,585 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 142,447 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 142,447 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 135,897 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 135,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 131,044 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 129,176 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 129,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 123,155 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 123,155 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 120,598 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 111,493 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 111,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 99,933 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 93,361 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust dpf flexi split

Fail 27 Jan 2017 93,361 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 79,231 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 65,239 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 55,607 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 55,607 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 42,422 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 42,421 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 33,970 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,597 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 26,365 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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SP08 GMX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SP08 GMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP08 GMX registered?

SP08 GMX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SP08 GMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP08 GMX shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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