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R26 LJB

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

158,441 mi
Last recorded158,441 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 LJB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 158,441 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 153,306 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 149,988 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 146,579 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 143,242 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 128,918 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 122,670 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 116,409 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 108,254 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 98,672 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 98,672 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 84,201 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 84,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

windscreen washers weak

Pass 28 May 2012 82,786 miles

rear nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2011 76,387 miles

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

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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R26 LJB is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R26 LJB, 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 R26 LJB registered?

R26 LJB is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is R26 LJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 LJB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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