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FM08 JZR

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,129 mi
Last recorded147,129 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 JZR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 147,129 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

main beam is a different colour to each side

Pass 9 Nov 2024 140,458 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 135,840 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 129,863 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 129,861 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 125,158 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

Pass 6 Aug 2020 118,832 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 113,373 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 113,372 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre is out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 110,339 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 105,708 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2017 105,708 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2016 95,939 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 95,939 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 85,851 miles

Emmisions to low for smoke tester to read oil temperature 68 degrees

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 76,294 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 63,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 50,299 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 37,340 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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FM08 JZR is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FM08 JZR, 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 FM08 JZR registered?

FM08 JZR is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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The MOT history for FM08 JZR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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