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YA08 WDK

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,539 mi
Last recorded161,539 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 161,539 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 155,973 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 151,464 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 151,464 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements character affected by fixing (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside 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 5 Sep 2019 146,355 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 146,330 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside 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 11 May 2018 138,581 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 127,738 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 185,377 miles

Both rear tyres worn inside Osr rim distorted Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 165,338 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 93,452 miles

Both front tyres side walls perished/damaged

Both rear tyres inner side walls perished/damaged.Poss run flat damage? dangerous if so!

Both rear wheel inner rims repair welds

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wheel arch liner inscure, tyre rubbing on full right lock

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 93,431 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front brake reaction arm bushes perishing

osr wheel has been welded

Pass 3 May 2013 82,309 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 82,276 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 75,904 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 75,904 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 59,889 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 59,888 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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 WDK is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WDK, 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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YA08 WDK is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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