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YC08 OAV

2008 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

60,551 mi
Last recorded60,551 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 OAV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 60,551 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 57,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 52,021 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 47,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 43,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 40,159 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 38,413 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 37,462 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 35,766 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 33,085 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 30,147 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 26,355 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 26,355 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 20,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyre treds low and wearing on edges.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 14,983 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 10,120 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 9,659 miles

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 OAV is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OAV, 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 OAV registered?

YC08 OAV is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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