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RY08 UAW

2008 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,595 mi
Last recorded112,595 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 UAW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 112,595 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 107,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 105,799 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 104,017 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 100,839 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 100,839 miles

Nearside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 97,507 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 97,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 90,191 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 10 Apr 2019 90,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

can t check rear seats and belts car full of items

Pass 27 Apr 2018 85,109 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 Apr 2018 85,109 miles

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2017 80,005 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 79,896 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35/20/110w (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres inner shoulder tread are bald 315/35/20

Pass 27 Apr 2016 69,526 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 69,526 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front suspension compliance bushes worn

front tyres worn slick on outer edges

underside of engine oily

Pass 23 Apr 2015 64,764 miles

all tyres have deep cuts to side walls

n/s/r tyres close to limit and slick inner edge

o/s/r tyre close and worn inner edge

play in steering top bearing

Fail 22 Apr 2015 64,762 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all tyres have deep cuts to side walls

n/s/r tyres close to limit and slick inner edge

o/s/r tyre close and worn inner edge

play in steering top bearing

Pass 24 Apr 2014 55,136 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 50,638 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 43,631 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,318 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 34,135 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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RY08 UAW is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RY08 UAW, 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 RY08 UAW registered?

RY08 UAW is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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