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YB08 YNK

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,252 mi
Last recorded134,252 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 134,252 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 133,681 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

windscreen washers weak

Pass 2 Dec 2022 133,328 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 133,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 131,502 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 131,100 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 129,800 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 119,142 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 112,032 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 94,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner bald 255/50/r19 107v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner bald 255/50/r19 107v (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 94,097 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner bald 255/50/r19 107v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner bald 255/50/r19 107v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 80,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres getting low on tread and wearing unevenly across tread

Pass 25 Nov 2013 60,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2012 41,893 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 38,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 38,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2011 23,372 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 YNK is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YNK, 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 YNK registered?

YB08 YNK is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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