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YC08 NYM

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,640 mi
Last recorded200,640 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 NYM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 200,640 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 200,640 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 191,066 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 177,240 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 166,671 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Tie Rod ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 160,409 miles

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

both front tyres worn outer edges both rear tyres worn inner edges

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

slight knock from front suspension

Fail 16 Dec 2017 160,409 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres worn outer edges both rear tyres worn inner edges

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

slight knock from front suspension

Pass 7 Jan 2017 152,666 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 134,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leaking

Pass 13 Feb 2015 115,836 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 97,427 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 80,762 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,845 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 42,285 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advanced wear on offside front tyre.

Pass 3 May 2011 42,285 miles

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

advanced wear on offside front tyre.

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 NYM is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YC08 NYM, 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 YC08 NYM registered?

YC08 NYM is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 5 May 2008.

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