2008 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · E12 GEM
2008 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 124,494 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,494 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E12 GEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
- 124,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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E12 GEM 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 (E12 GEM) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
E12 GEM Mileage History
- 15/06/2022113,761 mi
- 21/06/2023119,084 mi+5,323 mi
- 16/07/2024120,164 mi+1,080 mi
- 22/07/2024120,180 mi+16 mi
- 21/07/2025124,494 mi+4,314 mi
Average of roughly 3,464 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E70)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Module FailureSerious
The gear train inside the EPB actuator strips, leaving the brake stuck on, screaming, or refusing to operate - a very common E70 ownership issue.
- Rear Air Suspension FailureSerious
Air bags crack with age and the compressor burns out trying to keep the rear of the car level. On UK cars it is almost a routine inspection item.
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