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YA08 LVD

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,982 mi
Last recorded135,982 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 135,982 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 135,962 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 315/35r20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 315/35r20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 116,146 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 107,893 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2022 101,587 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 101,527 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 95,706 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 90,663 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 86,026 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 86,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 80,096 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both slightly discoulered (4.1.4 (b))

both headlamp aims are on lower limits

Pass 20 Jul 2017 71,392 miles

Front both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake sticky

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2016 60,432 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 46,237 miles

smoke test FAS not detected PASS

Pass 19 Jun 2014 30,280 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 30,280 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 24,621 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Jun 2012 19,582 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jun 2011 13,844 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 13,844 miles

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

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 LVD 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 75%.

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 LVD, 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 LVD registered?

YA08 LVD is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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