CarVerify

Free Car Check

RE08 YNU

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,455 mi
Last recorded81,455 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 YNU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 81,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 74,780 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 74,775 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 68,993 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 63,936 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 63,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 62,331 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 62,331 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 61,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside / front and rear tyres cracked

Fail 10 Nov 2020 61,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front driveshaft nut / locking device not activated

offside and nearside / front and rear tyres cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2018 59,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre side wall cut but no cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 54,546 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 50,377 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 46,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 42,001 miles

emissions to clean not detected

Pass 17 Apr 2013 37,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 25,619 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 24,301 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

childseat fitted to nearside rear

nearside rear reflector damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2011 19,207 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
Full BMW X5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RE08 YNU is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RE08 YNU, 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

How do I check the history of RE08 YNU?

You can check the full history of RE08 YNU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RE08 YNU registered?

RE08 YNU is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is RE08 YNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 YNU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE08 YNU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RE08 YNU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.