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FN08 RJY

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

294,285 mi
Last recorded294,285 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 RJY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 294,285 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 260,526 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 242,581 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 225,107 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 213,516 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 119,950 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 105,636 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 91,283 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 85,300 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 77,429 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 69,425 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 69,420 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 61,318 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 59,936 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2012 40,376 miles

Both rear tyres wearing excessivly on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,185 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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FN08 RJY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey 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 FN08 RJY, 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 FN08 RJY registered?

FN08 RJY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is FN08 RJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN08 RJY 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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