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DE08 JFX

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,037 mi
Last recorded124,037 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 JFX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 124,037 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 114,176 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 105,748 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2022 96,837 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 96,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 88,936 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2020 87,170 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

dynamic damping fault message on imfo panel

Fail 2 Jul 2020 87,170 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

dynamic damping fault message on imfo panel

Pass 3 Jul 2019 86,963 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 3 Jul 2019 86,963 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Jul 2018 82,416 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 77,835 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 73,243 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 67,910 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 62,838 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 57,526 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 53,662 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 50,242 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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DE08 JFX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE08 JFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE08 JFX registered?

DE08 JFX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is DE08 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 JFX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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