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JU51 CYR

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests32 (24 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,585 mi
Last recorded135,585 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU51 CYR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

24 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 135,585 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 149,401 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 124,732 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 140,282 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front NSF of bumper damaged but still secure lower part

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall slight damage no chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jun 2024 140,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body component insecure bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm.inner bush.the rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm,inner bush.the rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component likely to become detached sill trim (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Body component likely to become detached bumper splitter trim (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front exhaust sleeve has one clamp missing and the other one is corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower trim loose,under vehicle.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 116,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 108,325 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 129,724 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 103,155 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 128,063 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 128,058 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 102,438 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper anti rattle clip missing

creaking noise from front suspension

oil leak

suspect transfer box fault

varios suspension bushes weak

various brake pipes corroded

various under body plastic trim loose

Fail 14 Jul 2021 102,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake caliper anti rattle clip missing

creaking noise from front suspension

oil leak

suspect transfer box fault

varios suspension bushes weak

various brake pipes corroded

various under body plastic trim loose

Pass 14 Dec 2020 108,382 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 23 Jul 2020 98,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 88,059 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2019 87,999 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 95,062 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 94,998 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 68,961 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 90,003 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 50,691 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 84,649 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 77,525 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 75,672 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 75,219 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 62,799 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 48,887 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 32,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 37,388 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 37,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

osf tyre in poor condition as edges to zero

Pass 21 Jan 2011 27,557 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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JU51 CYR is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JU51 CYR, 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 JU51 CYR registered?

JU51 CYR is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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