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G9 JWM

2008 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,380 mi
Last recorded165,380 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 JWM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 165,380 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 164,798 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear suspension pipes corroded.

Front brake discs diameter too small for brake pads

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Osr and osf brake hoses insecure.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight play on transfer box input shaft.

Suspension lamp indicating fault.

Pass 31 Mar 2018 151,800 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 123,734 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2017 123,707 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear stop lamp not working but still has offside and center lamp working

under trays fitted

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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G9 JWM is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G9 JWM, 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 G9 JWM registered?

G9 JWM is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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