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X5 YAH

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,979 mi
Last recorded92,979 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 YAH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 92,979 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 88,564 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 83,471 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 79,388 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 72,749 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 67,355 miles

all brake disks light surface corrosion

covers fitted obscuring some items of test

tpms indicating a fault

Fail 21 Sep 2020 67,355 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all brake disks light surface corrosion

covers fitted obscuring some items of test

tpms indicating a fault

Pass 28 Aug 2019 66,019 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 63,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 60,775 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2017 60,774 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 58,256 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 55,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 51,504 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 46,383 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 40,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 34,398 miles

unable to check brake pipes ETC due to underbody trims fitted

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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X5 YAH is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 X5 YAH, 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 X5 YAH registered?

X5 YAH is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is X5 YAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 YAH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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