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YD08 XAY

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,662 mi
Last recorded179,662 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 179,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 166,069 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 149,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly reducing output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 133,694 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 127,143 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 127,143 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 119,908 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 103,107 miles

N/S/F rear ball joint slight play

emissions too clean

Pass 4 Mar 2017 99,084 miles

Front Oil leak Engine oil on under tray engine oil leak ()

Nearside Front Bumper damage no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Deep cuts in inner sidewall no cords visable

Offside Front Deep cuts in inner sidewall no cords visable

Offside Rear Deep cuts in inner sidewall no cords visable

Pass 8 Mar 2016 88,062 miles

Offside Front tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 26 Feb 2016 87,720 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 27 Feb 2015 81,498 miles

O/S/F and N/S/F. Tyres wearing on outer edge

O/S/R and N/S/R Tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,823 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f+n/s/f brake back plates rattling

Fail 28 Feb 2014 74,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

o/s/f+n/s/f brake back plates rattling

Pass 28 Feb 2013 64,603 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 64,603 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Pass 29 May 2012 56,650 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2011 36,951 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 36,951 miles

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

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

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 XAY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XAY, 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 XAY registered?

YD08 XAY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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