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FL08 SJO

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

126,329 mi
Last recorded126,329 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 SJO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 126,329 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 124,546 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 122,791 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 120,990 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 117,143 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 110,213 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 103,857 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 97,590 miles

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

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

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

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2018 92,029 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 84,445 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 70,057 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 59,481 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 59,481 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 May 2013 57,698 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges (nail in nsr)

Pass 11 May 2012 47,461 miles

Advise both front tyres worn on inner/outer egdes.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 45,141 miles

front tyres wearing outside edge

Pass 26 Feb 2011 31,342 miles

Advise front discs pitted/corroded where vehicle been standing.

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 13,792 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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FL08 SJO 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 94.4%.

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 FL08 SJO, 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 FL08 SJO registered?

FL08 SJO is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FL08 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 SJO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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