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Y21 CKX

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

115,329 mi
Last recorded115,329 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 CKX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 115,329 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 111,102 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 109,775 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 107,773 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 105,502 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 103,260 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 100,700 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 97,144 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 93,052 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 93,051 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 87,019 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear seat belt inertia mechanism slow to react

Pass 25 Feb 2016 77,108 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 67,688 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 64,583 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,363 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,105 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,341 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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Y21 CKX 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 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 Y21 CKX, 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 Y21 CKX registered?

Y21 CKX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is Y21 CKX safe to buy?

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