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YA08 NCN

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,202 mi
Last recorded98,202 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 98,202 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 88,744 miles

n/s/f headlamp wash missing.

Fail 2 May 2025 88,410 miles

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

n/s/f headlamp wash missing.

Pass 4 May 2024 76,439 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 72,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2022 71,189 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front headlamp washer jet broken

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear worn inner edges

Fail 28 Jun 2022 71,185 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front headlamp washer jet broken

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear worn inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2021 69,745 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 69,744 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 66,950 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 61,871 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 56,459 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 54,628 miles

Central Front Electronic parking brake control repaired, but not inappropriately Trim insecure (3.1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 48,566 miles

Nearside Front Outer nsf tyre outer shoulder worn

front washers weak but providing enough water to clear screen

Fail 17 Jun 2016 48,566 miles

Nearside Rear Inner All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer nsf tyre outer shoulder worn

front washers weak but providing enough water to clear screen

Pass 27 May 2015 43,385 miles

n/s/r tailgate lamp inop.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 38,619 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 32,578 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 27,552 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 21,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 21,350 miles

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

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 NCN is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NCN, 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 NCN registered?

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

Is YA08 NCN safe to buy?

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