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YD08 XMF

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,602 mi
Last recorded156,602 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 156,602 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 147,364 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 136,121 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 129,167 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 120,152 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 120,152 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 110,930 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 101,321 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2015 101,321 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2014 89,666 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 89,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 76,999 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 59,063 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 16 Feb 2012 59,063 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,918 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 XMF is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XMF, 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 XMF registered?

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

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