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J24 DDX

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,228 mi
Last recorded143,228 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 DDX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 143,228 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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 28 Oct 2024 138,918 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES- FRONT FACING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 134,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 127,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 123,571 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))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 119,502 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 114,472 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 114,462 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 109,566 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 103,051 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 96,227 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 87,144 miles

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both rear droplinks (2.4.G.2)

towball not fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 77,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2014 77,722 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 67,564 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 51,525 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 51,515 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 31,162 miles

O/s/r tyre has a puncture!!

Rear tyres wearing low on inner edges!!

Pass 4 Apr 2011 28,625 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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J24 DDX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J24 DDX, 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 J24 DDX registered?

J24 DDX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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