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YA08 LXS

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,972 mi
Last recorded99,972 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 99,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 93,185 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 93,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front headlamp has a product on lens

Pass 10 Mar 2020 90,003 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2019 82,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 72,885 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge,side wall damaged

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 72,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge,side wall damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 65,935 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 4 Mar 2016 58,257 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 50,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 50,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2012 33,623 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 26,277 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 LXS is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LXS, 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 LXS registered?

YA08 LXS is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is YA08 LXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 LXS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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