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Y44 DSG

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

175,803 mi
Last recorded175,803 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY44 DSG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 175,803 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 168,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 147,186 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 132,467 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 May 2019 123,466 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 115,896 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 5 May 2017 107,500 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 93,668 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 74,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 66,585 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,528 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,981 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 55,981 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 46,900 miles

front number plate cracked

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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Y44 DSG is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y44 DSG, 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 Y44 DSG registered?

Y44 DSG is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is Y44 DSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y44 DSG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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