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YB08 HWY

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,076 mi
Last recorded105,076 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 HWY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 105,076 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 105,072 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 94,044 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2020 93,461 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 93,112 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 86,324 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 86,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2015 79,390 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 79,390 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 12 May 2014 65,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 65,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 56,811 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre appears to have been repaired in non repaireable area.

Pass 31 May 2012 50,058 miles

Crack in front number plate

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

Fail 25 May 2012 50,058 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Crack in front number plate

Inner tail gate side lamps inop

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

N/S/R Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2011 38,562 miles

Front inner pads appear to be getting low

Fail 3 Jun 2011 38,562 miles

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

Front inner pads appear to be getting low

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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YB08 HWY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YB08 HWY, 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 YB08 HWY registered?

YB08 HWY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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