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A7 JGR

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,719 mi
Last recorded124,719 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 JGR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 124,719 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 117,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 112,584 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s have a slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 104,681 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 100,690 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 92,408 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 82,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 14 Oct 2017 82,375 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 74,147 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil level close to min.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 65,694 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 59,585 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 59,585 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 55,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 50,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 44,021 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 39,189 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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A7 JGR is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A7 JGR, 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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A7 JGR is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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