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EU08 YYO

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,392 mi
Last recorded159,392 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 YYO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 159,392 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 146,466 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 136,226 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 134,903 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 124,150 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 110,463 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 110,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 104,561 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

General wear to suspension bushes

Nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2016 94,429 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 88,405 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 88,145 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 79,856 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 79,398 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 71,556 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 63,151 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 57,569 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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EU08 YYO is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EU08 YYO, 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 EU08 YYO registered?

EU08 YYO is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is EU08 YYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 YYO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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