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L1 BWJ

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

162,313 mi
Last recorded162,313 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 BWJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 162,313 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 160,255 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 157,483 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 152,494 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 147,872 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 147,456 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 139,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut -25mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 139,878 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut -25mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 135,148 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 127,787 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 119,859 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 113,083 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 104,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2014 98,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 83,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

arch liners and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

both rear tyres worn low

n/s/f tyre slight damage

Pass 27 Mar 2012 66,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2011 52,727 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 51,853 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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L1 BWJ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 L1 BWJ, 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 L1 BWJ registered?

L1 BWJ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 19 January 2008.

Is L1 BWJ safe to buy?

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