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YD08 FDX

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,707 mi
Last recorded181,707 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 FDX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 181,707 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 178,451 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms front bushes o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 166,350 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and /s rear upper arms (front of the two) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 166,344 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s and n/s front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and /s rear upper arms (front of the two) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 155,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 2 Mar 2022 146,989 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear seats ()

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

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

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))

brake warning light on dash

n/s front brake back plate catching brake disc

Fail 25 Feb 2022 146,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear seats ()

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

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

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

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))

brake warning light on dash

n/s front brake back plate catching brake disc

Pass 24 Feb 2021 139,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 131,291 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop 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))

o/s rear fog lamp dim

Fail 24 Feb 2020 131,291 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

o/s rear fog lamp dim

Pass 25 Feb 2019 122,364 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 114,562 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 114,562 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 108,987 miles

both rear tyres scrubbing inner shoulders

Pass 22 Mar 2016 100,608 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, on edges (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2016 100,605 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, on edges (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2015 89,131 miles

1.slight oil leaks 2.front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Mar 2014 78,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 73,665 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 62,416 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 48,739 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 48,739 miles

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

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

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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YD08 FDX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YD08 FDX, 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 YD08 FDX registered?

YD08 FDX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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