2008 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · BV08 GUG
2008 BMW X5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 133,909 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,909 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BV08 GUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2024
- 133,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV08 GUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW X5 (BV08 GUG) between December 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured wheel rim -cracked in at least 2 places (5.2.2 (a))”; “Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
BV08 GUG Mileage History
- 17/12/2021113,470 mi
- 31/08/2022113,880 mi+410 mi
- 25/09/2023124,393 mi+10,513 mi
- 29/09/2023124,393 mi
- 26/09/2024133,909 mi+9,516 mi
Average of roughly 7,365 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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