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FJ08 XVC

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,781 mi
Last recorded87,781 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 XVC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 87,781 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 87,115 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 81,455 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 75,946 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 69,270 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 69,270 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 67,149 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 65,494 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 64,272 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 61,637 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 55,248 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 55,248 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 52,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 49,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 44,810 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 44,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 40,330 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 33,650 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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FJ08 XVC is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey 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 FJ08 XVC, 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 FJ08 XVC registered?

FJ08 XVC is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is FJ08 XVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ08 XVC 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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