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YA08 MUP

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

183,547 mi
Last recorded183,547 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 183,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 180,327 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 167,197 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 158,677 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 158,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 153,174 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 138,004 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 119,465 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 98,618 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 79,304 miles

both rear tyres and osf all worn inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2015 79,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres and osf all worn inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2014 61,368 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

right front tyre low tread both edges

Pass 15 Oct 2013 45,656 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2012 31,600 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 17,957 miles

EMISSIONS TO LOW TO TEST [THIS IS NOT A FAULT]

Pass 15 Jul 2011 16,885 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 16,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MUP is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MUP, 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 MUP registered?

YA08 MUP is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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