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J55 PWR

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

140,713 mi
Last recorded140,713 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 PWR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 140,713 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 135,481 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 128,448 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 122,510 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 115,637 miles

Particulate filter light on

Under tray oily no apparent leaks

Pass 11 Jun 2021 110,119 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 107,341 miles

off side wing mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2019 103,928 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 99,674 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 8 Jun 2018 99,674 miles

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

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

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 23 Jun 2017 94,504 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on edges

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engin covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

N/s/f tyre is worn on edges

Rear brake pads are getting low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 8 Jun 2016 83,238 miles

both rear tyres balding on inside edges

offside front tyre balding on outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2015 66,593 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 55,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 43,897 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 29,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,577 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre has a cut in the tread.

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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J55 PWR 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 94.1%.

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 J55 PWR, 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 J55 PWR registered?

J55 PWR is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is J55 PWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 PWR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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