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YB08 JVO

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,616 mi
Last recorded185,616 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 JVO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 185,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 185,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 176,325 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Advise both front headlight lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 176,298 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit .50 + .5 reading . 73 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer cv boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Advise both front headlight lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 166,197 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 158,052 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Advise both front lights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ZERO TREAD outer shoulder tyre size 255/50 x19 R/F (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area NEAR FAIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise BOTH rear tyres 3mm / cracking perishing size 285 / 45 x19 R/F (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 157,960 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Advise both front lights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ZERO TREAD outer shoulder tyre size 255/50 x19 R/F (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area NEAR FAIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise BOTH rear tyres 3mm / cracking perishing size 285 / 45 x19 R/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 151,127 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Advise both front headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Underside engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 147,223 miles

Both headlamps have deteriorated lenses.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer has minor exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has cracking in side walls

Nearside Rear Tyre slight cracking inner side wall

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Still prevents ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to 1.6mm limit worn outer edge of tread cracking in tread and side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cracking in side wall

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake hose ferrules corroded x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 147,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Suspension arm lower ball joint has excess lift and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer has minor exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps have product on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has cracking in side walls

Nearside Rear Tyre slight cracking inner side wall

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Still prevents ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to 1.6mm limit worn outer edge of tread cracking in tread and side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cracking in side wall

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake hose ferrules corroded x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 145,671 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 139,648 miles

Engine cover and Full Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 131,289 miles

Full Undershields fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 120,842 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 102,518 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 85,045 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 77,992 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 67,368 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 56,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 44,442 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes front to rear not checked due to full undertray fitted

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 JVO is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB08 JVO, 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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YB08 JVO is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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