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Y3 WNO

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,294 mi
Last recorded143,294 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 WNO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 143,294 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 135,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 130,311 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 124,203 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes age related wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres very worn on inner edge but no plies or cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 118,394 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 118,392 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2020 115,759 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 115,741 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides front lower arms (front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides rear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 106,896 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 104,752 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 May 2018 104,356 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 91,045 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 78,128 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 78,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,251 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 62,251 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 53,580 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,478 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 45,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2012 37,729 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 27,403 miles

cuts in offside rear tyre and worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2011 27,403 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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 WNO is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 WNO, 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 WNO registered?

Y3 WNO is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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