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J88 WER

2018 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

138,814 mi
Last recorded138,814 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X545,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 WER
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 138,814 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2026 75,021 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 136,440 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 68,202 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 134,264 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 59,080 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 132,164 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 51,519 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 51,473 miles

Offside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 129,373 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 39,199 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 124,062 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 26,936 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 122,953 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe has slight hole in it (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 119,698 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 118,476 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 118,476 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 115,595 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 115,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe across axel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 112,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 112,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 107,287 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 98,950 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2012 93,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag lamp on

Pass 30 Sep 2011 82,834 miles

2 x front tyres wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tyre pressure monitering lamp on dash

Pass 1 Sep 2010 67,373 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 67,373 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 49,661 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 49,661 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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J88 WER is a 2018 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

Across all 2018 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 45,420 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 J88 WER, 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 8 years old, this BMW X5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J88 WER registered?

J88 WER is a 2018 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is J88 WER safe to buy?

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