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CV08 YHN

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,502 mi
Last recorded166,502 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 YHN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 166,502 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 152,355 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 148,494 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 26 Oct 2022 142,269 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 134,610 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 129,749 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 125,294 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 120,106 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 120,106 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 114,461 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 108,103 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 101,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear (2.5.B.1a)

Oil Leak From Sump Drain Bolt Area

Pass 3 Nov 2014 94,697 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 85,429 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 85,429 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 74,613 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs worn, lipped.

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

Slight knock from nearside front when brakes applied. No visible movement in joints / bearings when tested / inspected.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,737 miles

Front brake pads wearing.

Front tyres near wear bars.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake pads near wear limit.

Rear tyres at wear bars, bald inner edge.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 50,944 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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CV08 YHN is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black 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 CV08 YHN, 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 CV08 YHN registered?

CV08 YHN is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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