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JIL 8420

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

182,598 mi
Last recorded182,598 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 8420
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 182,598 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 182,598 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached BOLT WAS UNDONE (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 169,040 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 157,915 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 145,190 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 134,644 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 121,533 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 110,087 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 104,176 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 91,478 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 85,600 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 78,011 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 68,506 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 60,536 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 51,914 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 40,589 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 32,020 miles

emmisions reading 0.01 1/m passed

small crack in front number plate

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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JIL 8420 is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JIL 8420, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JIL 8420 registered?

JIL 8420 is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is JIL 8420 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIL 8420 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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