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AP08 JAM

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

172,645 mi
Last recorded172,645 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 JAM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 172,645 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 146,003 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 121,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 2nd position light not work

Pass 1 Feb 2022 100,721 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 91,241 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 86,574 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 71,186 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 65,877 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Feb 2018 65,877 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Feb 2017 58,070 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 49,685 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 46,941 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 46,898 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 41,692 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,755 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,357 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 26,348 miles

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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AP08 JAM is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP08 JAM, 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 AP08 JAM registered?

AP08 JAM is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is AP08 JAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 JAM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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