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J1 KBY

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests33 (30 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,478 mi
Last recorded110,478 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 KBY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

30 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 110,478 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 68,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 103,223 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 62,321 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 100,557 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 58,455 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 91,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 54,442 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 88,282 miles

Both rear tyres worn right down on inner edges

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 49,640 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 82,496 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 45,988 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 78,810 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 42,574 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 42,574 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 74,379 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2018 39,687 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 69,229 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 36,381 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 62,886 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 33,001 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 33,001 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 57,119 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2015 30,304 miles

osr tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2015 52,857 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 26,928 miles

osr tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 29 May 2014 46,638 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 23,930 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 23,930 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 40,602 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges,both rear tyres wearing on edges+cuts+getting low on tread,rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Sep 2012 19,156 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 34,002 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 27,364 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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J1 KBY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J1 KBY, 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 J1 KBY registered?

J1 KBY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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