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X5 FJT

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,516 mi
Last recorded147,516 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 FJT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 147,516 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 147,516 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2025 138,591 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both corroded badly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

parking brake light stays on

Fail 16 Apr 2025 138,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both corroded badly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

parking brake light stays on

Pass 24 Apr 2024 127,759 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front suspension noisy

rear anti roll bar brackets corroded

steering heavy

Fail 24 Apr 2024 127,759 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front suspension noisy

rear anti roll bar brackets corroded

steering heavy

Pass 19 Apr 2023 119,839 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

steering heavy

Fail 19 Apr 2023 119,839 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

steering heavy

Pass 4 May 2022 111,831 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2022 111,830 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 103,597 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Nearside front brake slightly binding.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 14 May 2020 99,922 miles

slight perishing on rear lower arm bushes

Pass 9 Nov 2019 98,062 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 93,511 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 91,669 miles

Emissions to clean for machine

Engine cover fitted

Front headlamp level sensor broken

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 77,095 miles

Minor cut to offside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 69,681 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 3 Dec 2014 58,504 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 46,248 miles

both front tyres very close to wear limit

underside of vehicle fitted with cover full inspection difficult

Pass 6 Dec 2012 36,086 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)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 35,994 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 1 Dec 2011 22,507 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 10,000 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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X5 FJT is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 X5 FJT, 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 X5 FJT registered?

X5 FJT is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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