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YD08 XNL

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

170,172 mi
Last recorded170,172 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 170,172 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 170,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2021 163,556 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 157,463 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 151,090 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 151,090 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 146,440 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 146,163 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged bad cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 130,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front cut in outer sidewall, no cords exposed

Nearside Front tyre splitting on inner sidewall, no cords exposed

Offside Front tyre splitting on inner sidewall, no cords exposed

Pass 10 Jan 2017 114,277 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 114,277 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both plates (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 100,421 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 100,155 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 86,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 77,850 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 76,960 miles

all 4 tyres on limit on inner edges

rear brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 5 Dec 2012 62,484 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2011 47,623 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 36,839 miles

nearside inner tail light inop

offside outer tail light inop

rear tyres wearing on edges

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 XNL 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 XNL, 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 XNL registered?

YD08 XNL is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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