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X5 YTM

2008 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

121,491 mi
Last recorded121,491 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 YTM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 121,491 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 121,473 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 121,325 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 120,880 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 120,032 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 118,896 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 118,886 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2020 117,051 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 116,618 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 113,817 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 108,154 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 97,274 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 88,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 83,569 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Apr 2013 65,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,978 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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X5 YTM is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YTM, 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 X5 YTM registered?

X5 YTM is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2008.

Is X5 YTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 YTM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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