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UB03 YDO

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,796 mi
Last recorded142,796 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUB03 YDO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 142,796 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 141,164 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 137,495 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 134,001 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 134,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 132,417 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 131,160 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 129,357 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 126,712 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 126,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 124,981 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 108,975 miles

emisoins too clean

items removed

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2015 92,151 miles

utray engine cover diesel emissions too clean child seat oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 77,774 miles

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

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

emmissions too clean

Pass 7 Sep 2013 65,300 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 53,716 miles

Emission to clean to test

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Unable to check rear seats(boot)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 53,716 miles

Emission to clean to test

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Unable to check rear seats(boot)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 40,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions are to clean for a reading

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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UB03 YDO is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UB03 YDO, 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 UB03 YDO registered?

UB03 YDO is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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