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RE08 YNS

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,065 mi
Last recorded116,065 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 YNS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 116,065 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 116,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 112,871 miles

poor beam patterns due to lamp covers

rear brake ferrules very corroded X4

Fail 12 Jun 2025 112,870 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid headlamp washers working but not on screen (3.5 (a))

poor beam patterns due to lamp covers

rear brake ferrules very corroded X4

Pass 12 Jun 2024 110,686 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 110,659 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WATERPIPE SPLIT (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front HEADLIGHT CLEANING DEVICE NOT WORKING

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 107,969 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 107,967 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 May 2022 105,193 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 105,191 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 102,940 miles

headlight lenses showing signs of deterioration

Fail 20 Apr 2021 102,940 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

headlight lenses showing signs of deterioration

Pass 22 Apr 2020 102,476 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 101,671 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 101,150 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 101,150 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 99,893 miles

Plastic covers fitted to sills

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle

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

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2017 99,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic covers fitted to sills

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle

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

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2016 97,340 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 86,323 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 75,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 63,319 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 51,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,693 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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RE08 YNS is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RE08 YNS, 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 RE08 YNS registered?

RE08 YNS is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is RE08 YNS safe to buy?

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