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JC55 EEE

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,167 mi
Last recorded159,167 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC55 EEE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 159,167 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 150,586 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 150,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BACK ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 146,743 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 146,743 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 141,213 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 133,202 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 127,520 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 127,520 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 119,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 119,448 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension front arm inner bush leaking oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 110,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush splitting / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush splitting / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 110,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush splitting / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush splitting / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 97,170 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play n/s o/s rear subframe front + rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight cracking n/s o/s rear suspension lower arm inner front bushes (2.4.G.2)

n/s o/s front tyres wearing outer edge

slight play n/s o/s rear suspension antiroll bar outer links + inner bushes

slight play/cracking n/s o/s front suspension lower arm inner stab bushes

Pass 18 Jul 2016 80,773 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

slight engine oil leak

slight rear differential oil leak (offside driveshaft seal)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 64,537 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 64,537 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 53,376 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 40,272 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 40,272 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 32,891 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 32,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 26,349 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

near side rear side light 50%

Pass 14 Apr 2011 19,178 miles

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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JC55 EEE is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JC55 EEE, 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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JC55 EEE is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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