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YD08 XPG

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,330 mi
Last recorded73,330 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 73,330 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 71,709 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 71,709 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 69,531 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 69,531 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 66,260 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 62,594 miles

Offside Rear Inner FOG LAMP LENS SLIGHLY CLOUDY,AND SLIGHT CONDENSATION IN LENS.

Pass 13 May 2019 57,130 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 57,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING.

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

Pass 11 May 2018 54,298 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 10 May 2018 54,298 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 17 May 2017 50,247 miles

Rear Nearside and offside tyres slightly worn on inside edge,s.

Pass 26 May 2016 46,656 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 39,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Jan 2014 31,204 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 23,958 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 23,958 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2011 13,962 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 XPG is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XPG, 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 XPG registered?

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

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