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YD08 VZB

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,428 mi
Last recorded96,428 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 96,428 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox plug area moist (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut's but stone's/debris wedged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut's but stone's/debris wedged, perished and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 88,691 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 76,930 miles

Front number plate damaged but readable.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush leaking oil (2.4.G.2)

all four tyre wearing on outer edge's

under cover's fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 53,540 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 53,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 51,823 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 49,290 miles

A section of both front brake back plates has come loose.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,541 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 47,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 44,463 miles

N/S/R alloy wheel has been welded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 44,408 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 35,344 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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YD08 VZB is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VZB, 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 VZB registered?

YD08 VZB is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YD08 VZB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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