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YD08 XBC

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,467 mi
Last recorded106,467 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 XBC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 106,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear 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 11 Apr 2025 99,497 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall ()

Pass 20 Mar 2024 90,385 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 90,363 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 82,233 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 74,987 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 72,179 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 68,300 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 52,510 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 52,453 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 52,453 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 51,920 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 51,920 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 51,414 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn from inner edge also has several cuts on treads but not deep to cords

Offside front tyre wearing low from outer edge

Fail 23 Oct 2015 51,414 miles

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

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

BRIDGESTONE DUELER H/P SPORT RFT RSC 275/40/R20(106W)

BRIDGESTONE DUELER H/P SPORT RFT RSC 315/35/R20(110W)

Nearside rear tyre worn from inner edge also has several cuts on treads but not deep to cords

Offside front tyre wearing low from outer edge

Pass 25 Nov 2014 50,592 miles

both front tyres slight bald on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 44,830 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 44,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 35,645 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 35,645 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 28,881 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 28,881 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

BRIDGESTONE DUELER H/P RFT 315/35/R20 (110W)

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 XBC is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XBC, 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 XBC registered?

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

Is YD08 XBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 XBC shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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