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YA08 MDF

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,223 mi
Last recorded103,223 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2025 103,223 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 100,557 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 91,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 88,282 miles

Both rear tyres worn right down on inner edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 82,496 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 78,810 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 74,379 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2018 69,229 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 62,886 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 57,119 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2015 52,857 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 46,638 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 40,602 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges,both rear tyres wearing on edges+cuts+getting low on tread,rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 May 2012 34,002 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 27,364 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 MDF is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MDF, 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 MDF registered?

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

Is YA08 MDF safe to buy?

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