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J21 XEM

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,481 mi
Last recorded173,481 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 XEM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 173,481 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 162,108 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 152,801 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 139,447 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 133,337 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 126,618 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2020 122,385 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 117,878 miles

brake wear light on dash

Fail 1 Feb 2019 117,874 miles

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

brake wear light on dash

Pass 16 Oct 2017 116,781 miles

Front both front arms play

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2017 116,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front both front arms play

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 95,735 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 89,183 miles

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

front brake discs are ridged

Pass 4 Nov 2013 70,392 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 55,540 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 39,867 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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J21 XEM is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J21 XEM, 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

How do I check the history of J21 XEM?

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What year was J21 XEM registered?

J21 XEM is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 15 October 2008.

Is J21 XEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J21 XEM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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