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Y4 AYL

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

134,725 mi
Last recorded134,725 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 AYL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 134,725 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 126,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 116,878 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 106,013 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 104,239 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 103,355 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 96,971 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 82,314 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 77,256 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 77,256 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,095 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 62,539 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 60,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2014 60,479 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2013 48,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 39,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2011 29,741 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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Y4 AYL is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y4 AYL, 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 Y4 AYL registered?

Y4 AYL is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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