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C25 YTA

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

147,631 mi
Last recorded147,631 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 YTA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 147,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 143,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 132,923 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge and has outer side wall damage

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn both edges

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower rear suspension arms have slight lift in ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front suspension arms inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Fail 3 May 2024 132,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge and has outer side wall damage

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn both edges

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower rear suspension arms have slight lift in ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front suspension arms inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 18 May 2023 116,177 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has outer side wall damage

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joint have slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

brake pad warning lamp on

head light washes not working

Fail 17 May 2023 116,177 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely brake binding (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has outer side wall damage

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joint have slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

brake pad warning lamp on

head light washes not working

Pass 21 Apr 2022 99,679 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 95,103 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 86,752 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 77,215 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 71,427 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 71,425 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 65,517 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,485 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,918 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 43,631 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2013 37,772 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,095 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 33,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 22,822 miles

rear tyres bald on inner edges.

Pass 24 Dec 2010 17,922 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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C25 YTA is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 C25 YTA, 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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C25 YTA is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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