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WJ08 YTA

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

128,944 mi
Last recorded128,944 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 YTA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 128,944 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 127,956 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 127,277 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 124,387 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 122,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 122,638 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 111,766 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 98,765 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 84,447 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 74,271 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 74,078 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn inner edge cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 66,322 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside

offside rear tyre wearing on inside

Pass 5 Aug 2015 57,830 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 52,120 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 52,120 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 52,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 44,530 miles

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner shoulder

Pass 31 Aug 2012 40,021 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 40,021 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 37,945 miles

Both rear tyres slightly wearing bold inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,701 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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WJ08 YTA is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WJ08 YTA, 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 WJ08 YTA registered?

WJ08 YTA is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is WJ08 YTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ08 YTA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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