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W6 JJL

2008 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,754 mi
Last recorded76,754 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 JJL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 76,754 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 71,178 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 68,858 miles

Nearside exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2022 65,900 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 65,900 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 63,843 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 61,303 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 59,427 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 57,456 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,434 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 52,848 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 52,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 51,237 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 48,451 miles

Nearside 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)

front tyres wearing on outer edge

rear tyres wearing smooth on inner edge almost to cords

Pass 23 May 2013 43,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 31,107 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,545 miles

All brake pads slightly low

Both rear tyres are close to legal limits

Unable asses under bonnet and underside fully due to covers fitted

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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W6 JJL is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W6 JJL, 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 W6 JJL registered?

W6 JJL is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is W6 JJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W6 JJL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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