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JH08 APE

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,335 mi
Last recorded98,335 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH08 APE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 98,335 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 98,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 93,985 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 90,090 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 87,039 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 83,998 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 79,941 miles

windscreen has minor stone chips

Pass 12 Nov 2019 73,668 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 30 May 2019 71,183 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 65,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 65,719 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working tail gate (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 55,308 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 55,308 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 48,213 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 41,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2015 41,692 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

N/S/R TYRE BALD INNER EDGE CLOSE TO SHOWING CORD

Pass 23 Jul 2014 33,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2013 27,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 20,502 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 20,502 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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JH08 APE is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 86,008 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 JH08 APE, 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 17 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JH08 APE registered?

JH08 APE is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 11 August 2009.

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