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YA08 LXG

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,116 mi
Last recorded113,116 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 LXG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 113,116 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 106,960 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 106,888 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2023 104,376 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 102,717 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 102,692 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi and upwards towards engine (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp levelling device inoperative Wheel arch (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 99,843 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 99,835 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 96,655 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 94,087 miles

under-tray fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2019 94,087 miles

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2018 88,622 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges and nearly through to the cords

front inner brake pads close to warning wire

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2017 81,566 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges. re-check in 2-3k

front and rear brake pads close to warning wire

Pass 23 Sep 2016 74,696 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 65,518 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 57,281 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and low. 1500-2000miles

other 3 tyres wearing on innewr edges. re-check in 3000-4000miles

Pass 19 Sep 2013 49,237 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,672 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads close to warning wires

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,312 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 26,572 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 LXG is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LXG, 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 LXG registered?

YA08 LXG is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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