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SV08 GDJ

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,568 mi
Last recorded169,568 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 GDJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 169,568 miles

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2021 157,649 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 157,649 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 148,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2019 139,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 123,651 miles

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2018 123,241 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 106,651 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 90,100 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 90,085 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 86,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 78,092 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2015 78,092 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,810 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 55,155 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,177 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre slightly wearing on edge and has nail in it and o/s/f has nail in it also

Fail 28 Mar 2012 41,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre slightly wearing on edge and has nail in it and o/s/f has nail in it also

Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,091 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

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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SV08 GDJ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SV08 GDJ, 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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SV08 GDJ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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