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YC08 FHG

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

182,132 mi
Last recorded182,132 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 FHG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 182,132 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 181,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 167,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 146,647 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 123,426 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 123,422 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 108,534 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 106,775 miles

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

Nearside front lower arm bush slight movement

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside washer jet poor

Fail 28 Nov 2019 106,717 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside front lower arm bush slight movement

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside washer jet poor

Pass 28 Nov 2019 106,717 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

ofside washer jet poor

Pass 27 Nov 2018 102,003 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 102,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 97,993 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 93,033 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 86,167 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 82,826 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 78,557 miles

n/s/r lamp cracked

o/s/r lamp cracked

Fail 23 Sep 2013 78,557 miles

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

n/s/r lamp cracked

o/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2012 74,953 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 74,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

neerside rear tyre worn 0n inside edge.

Pass 6 Aug 2011 64,647 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 55,240 miles

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

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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YC08 FHG is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YC08 FHG, 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 YC08 FHG registered?

YC08 FHG is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YC08 FHG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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