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Y11 WMR

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

161,943 mi
Last recorded161,943 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY11 WMR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 161,943 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 149,704 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 138,664 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 126,429 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 119,204 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 119,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2020 111,840 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 103,044 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 93,881 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 88,637 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 87,348 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 81,687 miles

Offside Front brake binding when warm

Pass 27 Oct 2014 67,849 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 50,563 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 39,532 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 30,584 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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Y11 WMR is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y11 WMR, 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 Y11 WMR registered?

Y11 WMR is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 10 November 2008.

Is Y11 WMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y11 WMR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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