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J777 VAL

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,357 mi
Last recorded108,357 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 VAL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 108,357 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 104,763 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 100,872 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 100,872 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 96,182 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 91,128 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/crack - mid and offside screen areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 85,787 miles

windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2021 85,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2020 80,771 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 73,864 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 71,775 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,324 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 68,275 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Fail 7 Sep 2016 68,254 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2015 66,470 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 66,470 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 64,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2014 64,151 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,981 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 46,671 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 41,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre has a cut in the inner sidewall not exposing cords

o/s front tyre has a cut in the sidewall not exposing cords

Fail 15 Apr 2011 38,569 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cut / chunk of rubber missing (cords not on show)

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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J777 VAL is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J777 VAL, 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 J777 VAL registered?

J777 VAL is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is J777 VAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J777 VAL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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