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KE08 YXW

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

306,101 mi
Last recorded306,101 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 YXW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 306,101 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 183,320 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 171,856 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 165,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 159,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 159,812 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 155,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 155,685 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged Middle row (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 128,885 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear nsr light unit damaged

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2017 119,173 miles

Central Rear Seat belt clasp damaged.

Front both sides front tires low on edges.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lower brake light bulb inoperative. (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear light unit damaged.

Fail 15 Dec 2017 119,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear of the 2 arms. (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Rear Seat belt clasp damaged.

Front both sides front tires low on edges.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lower brake light bulb inoperative. (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear light unit damaged.

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Upper brake light bulb inoperative. (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 106,979 miles

Centre Rear seatbelt catch outer casing broken

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Fail 23 Jun 2016 106,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Centre Rear seatbelt catch outer casing broken

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 94,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2015 94,974 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 79,944 miles

Both rear tyres bald inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jun 2014 79,943 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Both rear tyres bald inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,218 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES

Pass 28 Feb 2012 49,948 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 35,916 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 35,910 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

rear tyres worn on inner edges!

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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KE08 YXW is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KE08 YXW, 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 KE08 YXW registered?

KE08 YXW is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KE08 YXW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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