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J200 CSP

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,188 mi
Last recorded148,188 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 CSP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 148,188 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 148,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 140,388 miles

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

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

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

vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to correct and recheck light aim.

Fail 8 Feb 2025 140,295 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to correct and recheck light aim.

Pass 9 Feb 2024 133,024 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 119,856 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 113,752 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 107,194 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 100,770 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 86,628 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre sidewall perishing

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 86,627 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose x2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre sidewall perishing

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 81,351 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 81,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 76,628 miles

Offside front drop link slight play

Oil leak

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Sep 2015 71,252 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 61,406 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 57,461 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 43,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,764 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J200 CSP 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 73.7%.

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 J200 CSP, 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 J200 CSP registered?

J200 CSP is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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