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SP08 CJP

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

172,652 mi
Last recorded172,652 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 CJP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 172,652 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr and nsr

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 172,652 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr and nsr

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 165,308 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 160,522 miles

rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2023 155,297 miles

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON TREAD

Pass 7 Jun 2022 149,029 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

play in front track control bushes

rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2021 143,779 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs surface corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2020 139,198 miles

Brake discs surface corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2019 134,278 miles

front suspension front arm bushes a little split

Pass 19 Jun 2018 130,111 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 122,354 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 122,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 111,362 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 99,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 81,154 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 63,647 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 50,599 miles

wipers start to smear

Pass 15 Jun 2011 37,024 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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SP08 CJP is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black 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 SP08 CJP, 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 SP08 CJP registered?

SP08 CJP is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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