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L9 JRM

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,519 mi
Last recorded132,519 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 JRM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 132,519 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 124,400 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 113,739 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 108,375 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 100,907 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 93,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 89,732 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 89,728 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 83,817 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 78,077 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 71,596 miles

Rear Number Plate deteriorating ( Can Still Be Read)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 71,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/R Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge & Close to Being Illegal

Rear Number Plate deteriorating ( Can Still Be Read)

Rear Wiper Not Clearing Rear Screen

Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,435 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 59,416 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 53,132 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 53,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 47,355 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 41,231 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 34,382 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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L9 JRM is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 L9 JRM, 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 L9 JRM registered?

L9 JRM is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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