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R11 JYS

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,002 mi
Last recorded135,002 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 JYS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 135,002 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 131,974 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 127,691 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 125,105 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 122,341 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 120,138 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 120,137 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 118,279 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 115,913 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 111,620 miles

body covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 97,077 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 97,077 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Oil leak

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2016 82,464 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 70,526 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 59,413 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,256 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 41,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 28 Feb 2011 40,534 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads getting low on material

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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R11 JYS is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R11 JYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R11 JYS registered?

R11 JYS is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is R11 JYS safe to buy?

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