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J17 YKK

2008 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,557 mi
Last recorded137,557 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 YKK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 137,557 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 137,526 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 129,528 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 113,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 108,963 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 86,041 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 84,337 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 83,337 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 82,262 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 79,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 79,153 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 75,306 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 75,306 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 72,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight wear developing n/s/f bottom ball joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2014 67,390 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 62,105 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 62,103 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 55,977 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 55,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 45,908 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 45,908 miles

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

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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J17 YKK is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J17 YKK, 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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J17 YKK is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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