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YA08 CSZ

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,110 mi
Last recorded108,110 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 108,110 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 105,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 101,281 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 101,281 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 97,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror lens defective

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking badly in tread area and scrubbing out on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2022 94,381 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 94,381 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 90,801 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nsr fog lamp inop (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 87,974 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2020 87,965 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 84,070 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 80,142 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 80,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 75,674 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 75,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 69,316 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 61,502 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 52,050 miles

Front suspension arms have slight movement

Fail 10 Jul 2014 52,050 miles

Front suspension arms have slight movement

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 47,521 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,864 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011

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 CSZ 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 72.7%.

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 YA08 CSZ, 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 CSZ registered?

YA08 CSZ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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