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X50 JWL

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,777 mi
Last recorded135,777 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 JWL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 135,777 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 122,045 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 110,894 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2017 99,258 miles

unable to detect emissions at time of test.

undertrays and engine trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 18 Nov 2016 93,863 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 93,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 88,149 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 88,149 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 82,817 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 70,165 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 69,938 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,138 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 30,175 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 20,269 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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X50 JWL is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X50 JWL, 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 X50 JWL registered?

X50 JWL is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is X50 JWL safe to buy?

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