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Y33 NCS

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,851 mi
Last recorded162,851 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 NCS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 162,851 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2025 152,633 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jan 2025 152,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2024 146,264 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 138,649 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 127,488 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v.gaiter very small damage/hole - slight grease leak

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 15 Oct 2020 118,042 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

n/s dip beam on lower minimum mark

park brake button a little loose in fitting but still operating at this time. Advise replacing soon for safety

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2019 110,495 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

u/trays/covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2019 110,495 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

u/trays/covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2018 98,972 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 87,791 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 78,286 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges of tyre

Offside Front tyre nailed

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges of tyre

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

engine top covers fitting at time of test

engine under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 14 May 2015 69,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear number plate sligthly loose

Fail 12 May 2015 69,239 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear number plate sligthly loose

Pass 3 Jan 2014 54,695 miles

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

tow ball missing

Fail 2 Jan 2014 54,695 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

tow ball missing

Pass 30 Nov 2012 44,645 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 44,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside front tyre bold on outer edge

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2011 30,708 miles
Pass 20 May 2011

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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Y33 NCS is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y33 NCS, 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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Y33 NCS is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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