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R111 NGJ

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,265 mi
Last recorded135,265 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 NGJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 135,265 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 131,543 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 131,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 128,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 126,034 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 122,190 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 119,085 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 116,407 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 112,987 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 107,395 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 99,478 miles

Both front tyres slightly low on tread

Pass 23 Jun 2016 91,323 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,737 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 82,235 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 73,964 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 73,348 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 57,862 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 57,104 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 40,750 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 40,720 miles

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

osf tyre has cut to cords in sidewall

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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R111 NGJ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R111 NGJ, 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 R111 NGJ registered?

R111 NGJ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is R111 NGJ safe to buy?

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