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C15 LYC

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,857 mi
Last recorded115,857 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 LYC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 115,857 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 111,114 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 107,991 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 105,209 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 102,144 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 99,431 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 96,251 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 92,813 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 91,919 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER

Fail 12 Feb 2018 91,916 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER

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

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES 255 50 19 RFT

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES 255 50 19 RFT

Pass 20 Feb 2017 83,382 miles

SIGNS OF ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 22 Feb 2016 75,089 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 67,003 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 67,003 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 59,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel bearing noise ?

Pass 21 Feb 2013 51,155 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 40,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2011 30,491 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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C15 LYC is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 C15 LYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C15 LYC?

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What year was C15 LYC registered?

C15 LYC is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is C15 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C15 LYC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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