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AJ08 YKV

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,877 mi
Last recorded112,877 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 YKV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 112,877 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 96,135 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 79,522 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 78,199 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 76,265 miles

n/s rear and o/s front tyres worn on outer edge

parking brake switch faulty

Fail 19 May 2014 76,260 miles

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

n/s rear and o/s front tyres worn on outer edge

parking brake switch faulty

Pass 2 May 2013 67,745 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 67,745 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2012 54,788 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 54,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 46,569 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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AJ08 YKV is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ08 YKV, 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 AJ08 YKV registered?

AJ08 YKV is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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The MOT history for AJ08 YKV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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