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X500 JNY

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,708 mi
Last recorded59,708 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 JNY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 59,708 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 53,528 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 52,842 miles

engine cover fitted

rear brake discs has some corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2022 50,867 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 48,387 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 46,743 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 42,329 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 37,468 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 32,349 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 32,083 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 32,083 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 29,179 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sidelight bulb not working

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 24,666 miles

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

nsf tyre worn smooth outer edge close to cords exposing

Fail 2 Oct 2014 24,403 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

NSf tyre very worn on outer edge

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 21,322 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 15,178 miles

front and rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2011 10,020 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)

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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X500 JNY 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 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 X500 JNY, 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 X500 JNY registered?

X500 JNY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 20 September 2008.

Is X500 JNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X500 JNY 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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