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JU05 RED

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,175 mi
Last recorded95,175 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU05 RED
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 95,175 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 88,723 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 78,602 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 70,212 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 61,771 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 61,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 56,309 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 56,305 miles

Emissions not tested due too rear silencer not fitted (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached silencer missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both head light washers missing

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge missing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 50,812 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 50,812 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 48,692 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 46,849 miles

drivers door outer key barrel missing

offside headlamp washer jet adrifted

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 10 Mar 2018 46,849 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

drivers door outer key barrel missing

offside headlamp washer jet adrifted

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 10 Mar 2017 43,410 miles

drivers door outer lock/ barrel missing

front brake pads wearong low

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leaks

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 5 Dec 2015 39,298 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

under tray +engine cover fitted obsecure some components

Fail 5 Dec 2015 39,298 miles

Rear passenger door catch insecure tail gate (6.2.B.2)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

under tray +engine cover fitted obsecure some components

Pass 6 Dec 2014 37,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Nov 2013 34,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2013 34,171 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 31,065 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 31,065 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 23,902 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 22,351 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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JU05 RED is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JU05 RED, 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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What year was JU05 RED registered?

JU05 RED is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is JU05 RED safe to buy?

The MOT history for JU05 RED shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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