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Y29 YNE

2008 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

159,678 mi
Last recorded159,678 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY29 YNE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 159,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2024 155,134 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 150,499 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 144,132 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 138,394 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 128,189 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear inside edge

both tyres uneven wear outside edges

Pass 25 Sep 2019 119,571 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 106,679 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 92,459 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 92,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 84,635 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 72,505 miles

front tyres uneven wear

Pass 25 Sep 2014 60,452 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 47,117 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,044 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 33,017 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 24,498 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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Y29 YNE is a 2008 BMW X5 in White 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 Y29 YNE, 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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Y29 YNE is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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