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EY08 YJS

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,485 mi
Last recorded170,485 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 YJS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2026 170,485 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 164,944 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 158,165 miles

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))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 152,225 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 145,561 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 139,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 134,205 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 128,304 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 119,282 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 111,760 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 100,650 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 91,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 80,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2013 69,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 58,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 46,016 miles

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

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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EY08 YJS is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EY08 YJS, 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 EY08 YJS registered?

EY08 YJS is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is EY08 YJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 YJS shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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