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135,972 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Both sides jacking points missing
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Tailgate both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Run flat and conventional tyres on same axle
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Jacking points missing both sides
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Tailgate (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Rubbing brake pipe (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Detached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Jacking points missing both sides
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Tailgate (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corrode on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower both jacking points missing
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective milky affecting beam pattern slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corrode on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower both jacking points missing
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective milky affecting beam pattern slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated safety catch seized (3.1 (c))
Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end modification unsafe excessive heat applied (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe excessive heat applied (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside and outside edge
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside and outside edge
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside and outside edge
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside and outside edge
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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J55 BCM is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 J55 BCM, 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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J55 BCM is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 6 June 2008.
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