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YA08 BYW

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,723 mi
Last recorded139,723 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 BYW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 139,723 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 130,528 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 121,709 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 121,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 116,008 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 109,182 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 102,196 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 95,426 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 95,415 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 89,158 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 82,105 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 70,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 70,006 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2013 57,607 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 48,375 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,595 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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YA08 BYW is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YA08 BYW, 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 YA08 BYW registered?

YA08 BYW is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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