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YA08 MYF

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

186,125 mi
Last recorded186,125 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 186,125 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 186,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested no beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 179,075 miles

Covers fitted obscuring items of test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 171,718 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 160,004 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer driveshaft joint cover leaking grease

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

front chassis corroded on the offside, under the bonnet

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2021 160,004 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer driveshaft joint cover leaking grease

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

front chassis corroded on the offside, under the bonnet

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2020 148,967 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 141,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 141,755 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 129,017 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 128,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 114,543 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 105,551 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 105,551 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge to 0mm

Pass 18 Sep 2015 91,885 miles

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 91,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play outer (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play outer (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 80,174 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 79,813 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 65,194 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,653 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 60,133 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 41,330 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 41,300 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 MYF is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MYF, 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 MYF registered?

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

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