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J27 MSS

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

103,501 mi
Last recorded103,501 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 MSS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 103,501 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 102,945 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 102,792 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 101,195 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 99,716 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 96,334 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 15 May 2020 93,547 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 May 2019 89,943 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 85,289 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2017 81,884 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced bulb incorrectly fitted (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 81,817 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced bulb incorrectly fitted (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 72,608 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 64,917 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 56,604 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 44,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 34,790 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 25,049 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 17,525 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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J27 MSS is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 J27 MSS, 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

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What year was J27 MSS registered?

J27 MSS is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2008.

Is J27 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J27 MSS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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