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L77 BJG

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,215 mi
Last recorded119,215 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 BJG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 119,215 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 113,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 113,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 106,852 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin attention soon (1.1.13 (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))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 100,226 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 100,226 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 93,199 miles

Central Front oil leak

Central Front undertrays fitted

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

Central Rear exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2020 80,673 miles

tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2019 72,288 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 72,288 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 68,668 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 68,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake disc dished and lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2017 65,203 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on inner wall

front pads getting low

low emmiter

under shields fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2017 65,203 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on inner wall

front pads getting low

low emmiter

under shields fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 60,081 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 53,670 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 47,554 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 41,358 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 33,967 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 27,080 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 20,322 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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L77 BJG is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L77 BJG, 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 L77 BJG registered?

L77 BJG is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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The MOT history for L77 BJG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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