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R44 JRV

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

131,211 mi
Last recorded131,211 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 JRV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 131,211 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 125,277 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 119,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2022 115,919 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 109,972 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 104,557 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 102,234 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 99,919 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 95,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 90,182 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 76,552 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 59,996 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 40,172 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 40,172 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 55,722 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight surface crack on nearside rear alloy wheel inner side.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,548 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,782 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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R44 JRV is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R44 JRV, 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 R44 JRV registered?

R44 JRV is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is R44 JRV safe to buy?

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