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X500 JWS

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,359 mi
Last recorded137,359 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 137,359 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning position lamp in tailgate does not work (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 130,371 miles

Offside Front headlamp lens clouded

Pass 5 Jul 2023 120,646 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 110,110 miles

Nearside Front Wearing close to wear bars.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty round inner and out edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty round inner and outer edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 97,027 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 97,027 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 84,061 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 72,353 miles

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2018 59,635 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 50,225 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 50,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 45,562 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 41,384 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 41,384 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 39,732 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 37,052 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 31,687 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 31,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

off side rear tyre has cut to cords

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 JWS 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 83.3%.

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 JWS, 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 X500 JWS registered?

X500 JWS is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is X500 JWS safe to buy?

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