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8297 JW

2020 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,926 mi
Last recorded27,926 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW X536,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8297 JW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 27,926 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 26,070 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 108,853 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 108,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 21,779 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 95,620 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 19,247 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 19,229 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 315 30 22 107Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275 35 22 104Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2023 76,303 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 76,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2022 62,176 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 62,176 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 46,438 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 38,392 miles

Front Tyres worn on edges.

Rear Tyres worn on edges.

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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8297 JW is a 2020 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2020 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 36,376 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 8297 JW, 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 6 years old, this BMW X5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 8297 JW registered?

8297 JW is a 2020 BMW X5, first registered on 23 October 2020.

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