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J888 LGN

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,419 mi
Last recorded126,419 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 LGN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 126,419 miles

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

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

o\s and n\s headlamps flicked when vehicle first started

Fail 10 Jul 2025 126,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

o\s and n\s headlamps flicked when vehicle first started

Pass 19 Jul 2024 120,339 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 120,333 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2023 106,171 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 99,412 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 99,412 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 89,541 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 89,439 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect weak (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 83,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 75,577 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 68,923 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,584 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 52,788 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 52,788 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 44,242 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,668 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 37,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 29,705 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 22,453 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge close to ply and cord

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 28 Sep 2011 18,988 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 14,173 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 14,167 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J888 LGN is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 91,059 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 J888 LGN, 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 19 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J888 LGN registered?

J888 LGN is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 6 October 2007.

Is J888 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J888 LGN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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