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DK08 YYJ

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

123,272 mi
Last recorded123,272 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 YYJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 123,272 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 117,678 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 114,944 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 110,421 miles

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 106,100 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective slight corrosion ()

Central Underfloor prodection coveres perscribed areas

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 103,498 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective corrosion on gearbox sub frame ()

Fail 18 Dec 2019 103,498 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective corrosion on gearbox sub frame ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 98,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 88,529 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 83,969 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 74,117 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,736 miles

Emissions too low to record.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,578 miles

Emissions too low to record

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 49,074 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 49,074 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,232 miles

Emissions too low to record

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,908 miles

Emissions too low to record

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

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

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

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

Unable to carry out full inspection of steering and suspention prescribed areas due to engine covers and undertrays restricting vision.

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 YYJ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DK08 YYJ, 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

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What year was DK08 YYJ registered?

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

Is DK08 YYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK08 YYJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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