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JO53 MLZ

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,594 mi
Last recorded133,594 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO53 MLZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 133,594 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 124,702 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2022 120,591 miles

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

advise emissions high 0.83m:-1 but manufacturers plate removed

Fail 19 Nov 2022 120,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise emissions high 0.83m:-1 but manufacturers plate removed

Pass 20 Oct 2021 112,556 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 112,556 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 98,713 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 91,667 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 86,373 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 86,373 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 80,371 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on edged and close to 2mm

Fail 15 Nov 2017 80,371 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edged and close to 2mm

Pass 26 Oct 2016 74,988 miles

Nearside Rear tyre mishapped slightly on inner edge causing wear

Fail 20 Oct 2016 74,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre mishapped slightly on inner edge causing wear

Pass 18 Nov 2015 65,907 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 56,183 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 56,075 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 48,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2012 41,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Oct 2012 41,616 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

no headlamp washers

Pass 3 Nov 2011 34,433 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 33,436 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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JO53 MLZ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JO53 MLZ, 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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JO53 MLZ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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