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YA08 BZH

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

155,187 mi
Last recorded155,187 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 BZH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 155,187 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 153,055 miles

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear - surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 150,014 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2024 150,014 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 145,669 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 142,390 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2022 142,390 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 134,810 miles

Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning both (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2020 127,926 miles

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

OFFSIDE OF VEHICLE DAMAGED BUT NO SHARP EDGES

Pass 1 Apr 2019 113,664 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 100,211 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 89,637 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,297 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 84,297 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release wont lock on pull test (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 79,884 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 78,688 miles

nearside rear tyre scrubbed inner edge

offside rear tyre inner edge badly scrubbed and pepperd

Pass 9 May 2014 70,281 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 63,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmisions to clean for tester to read

Pass 14 May 2012 53,675 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 42,204 miles

Front brake pads, getting low. Front and rear wiper blades, poor wipe. Keep check on rear tyres, getting low on inner edges.

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 BZH 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 85%.

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 BZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA08 BZH registered?

YA08 BZH is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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