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YD08 VYS

2008 BMW X5

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,684 mi
Last recorded83,684 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 VYS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 83,684 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 75,463 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 75,463 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 69,718 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Oil leak ()

gearbox oi leak

Pass 23 Dec 2015 58,808 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 44,383 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 33,999 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 22,895 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 20,788 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 16,199 miles

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

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 VYS is a 2008 BMW X5 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YD08 VYS, 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 YD08 VYS registered?

YD08 VYS is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YD08 VYS safe to buy?

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