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AF08 JKU

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,318 mi
Last recorded159,318 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 JKU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 159,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner cv joint corroded and just starting to leak cv grease

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 159,316 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner cv joint corroded and just starting to leak cv grease

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 152,811 miles

Front both fog lights not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link - lower ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 152,811 miles

Front both fog lights not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link - lower ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working lamp replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 144,829 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 140,330 miles

Central Exhaust heatshield insecure at fixings

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play At ride height (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 140,330 miles

Central Exhaust heatshield insecure at fixings

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play At ride height (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 137,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play "Rear" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play "@ Ride height" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge "Approx 2.00 mm @ lowest point" (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play "Rear" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play "@ Ride height" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 126,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *Rear* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *Rear* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play @ Ride height (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 118,071 miles

N/S/F Tyre approx. 3.00 mm @ lowest point, wearing more towards outer edge & screw in tread

N/S/R Tyre worn bold on inner edge & screw in tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer / Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 118,071 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & Pad warning lamp illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/F Tyre approx. 3.00 mm @ lowest point, wearing more towards outer edge & screw in tread

N/S/R Tyre worn bold on inner edge & screw in tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer / Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 112,451 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 112,451 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 107,575 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 99,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2017 99,342 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2016 88,599 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 76,517 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2014 64,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,487 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 37,883 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 25,889 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 25,887 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake shields loose

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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AF08 JKU is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AF08 JKU, 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 AF08 JKU registered?

AF08 JKU is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 18 May 2008.

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