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Y3 WBR

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,386 mi
Last recorded114,386 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 WBR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 114,386 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2026 114,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2022 113,550 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 109,888 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 109,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 101,186 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 100,936 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 88,247 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 83,526 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jul 2018 83,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 78,598 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing very low at inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2016 70,722 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 70,683 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 63,534 miles

heavy sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2014 53,067 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

discs worn

n/s/f brake hose slight twist

parking brake button broken but still works

rear tyres worn on edge

Fail 10 Jul 2014 53,067 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

discs worn

n/s/f brake hose slight twist

parking brake button broken but still works

rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 42,854 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,981 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 30,981 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 20,901 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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Y3 WBR is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y3 WBR, 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 Y3 WBR registered?

Y3 WBR is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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