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J222 ELR

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

152,267 mi
Last recorded152,267 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 ELR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 152,267 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 143,141 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 131,385 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 131,110 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 123,476 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 112,494 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 106,509 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 94,776 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 94,724 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2018 84,578 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 74,821 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2.mm 315/35/20 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 64,925 miles

too clean for emissions test.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 55,772 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 54,716 miles

font tyre wear on side

Pass 30 Sep 2013 47,208 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 40,688 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 30,959 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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J222 ELR is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 J222 ELR, 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 J222 ELR registered?

J222 ELR is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is J222 ELR safe to buy?

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