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DK08 YYF

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,878 mi
Last recorded125,878 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 YYF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 125,878 miles

Grease present at offside rear hub assembly

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

Rear subframe corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged Both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 121,896 miles

Exhaust heat shield poorly fixed

Grease present at offside rear hub assembly

Headlight lenses and images poor

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 116,069 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield poorly fixed

Grease present at offside rear hub assembly

Pass 20 Jun 2023 113,394 miles

Central exhaust heat sheld loose

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 113,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bold inner sholder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bold inner sholder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central exhaust heat sheld loose

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 109,424 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 98,191 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 94,776 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Under trays present. Obscuring view of some underside testable components.

Pass 21 May 2019 87,545 miles

undertrays & engine cover fitted covering some testable items.

Fail 14 May 2019 87,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays & engine cover fitted covering some testable items.

Pass 3 May 2018 81,964 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 81,964 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 74,637 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 68,088 miles

N/s rear inner side light in-op

Unable to fully check both rear seat belts

Fail 12 Apr 2016 68,088 miles

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

N/s rear inner side light in-op

Unable to fully check both rear seat belts

Pass 8 Apr 2015 58,148 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 58,148 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,532 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 40,040 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Front wipers starting to smear

Unable to fully test both rear seats and belts

Fail 19 Mar 2013 40,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Unable to fully test both rear seats and belts

Pass 22 Feb 2012 31,234 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2011 24,050 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 23,889 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advise n/s/r light on tailgate in-op

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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DK08 YYF is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DK08 YYF, 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 DK08 YYF registered?

DK08 YYF is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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