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SP08 JCO

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,660 mi
Last recorded115,660 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 JCO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 115,660 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 275/40r20 and rear both 315/35r20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 115,096 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 114,357 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 113,725 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 112,875 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 110,969 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 108,920 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 106,365 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 102,317 miles

both rear tyres un-even wear 315/35r20

Fail 31 Jan 2018 102,317 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres un-even wear 315/35r20

Pass 14 Feb 2017 97,393 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 97,348 miles

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)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 97,348 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 97,071 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 70,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 43,300 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 27,755 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 27,746 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 26,852 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 JCO is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JCO, 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 SP08 JCO registered?

SP08 JCO is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is SP08 JCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP08 JCO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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