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YA08 MBF

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,063 mi
Last recorded92,063 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 92,063 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 90,765 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 89,703 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 88,915 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 88,915 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre inner edge bald

Pass 25 Jul 2015 79,304 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 66,817 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 63,612 miles

Front brake pads appear low

Fail 12 Jun 2013 63,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres are worn very low on inner edge

Front brake pads appear low

Pass 23 Jun 2012 58,862 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 51,929 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 MBF is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MBF, 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 MBF registered?

YA08 MBF is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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