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YD08 YEE

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,778 mi
Last recorded128,778 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 YEE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 128,778 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 117,824 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 111,507 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 108,480 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 101,567 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 101,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 95,847 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 90,544 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 87,960 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam and phone holder were both in drivers view of the road. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has unevenly worn tread on the inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre has damage to inner sidewall but does not seriously affect the structure of the tyre.

Fail 24 Oct 2016 87,960 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam and phone holder were both in drivers view of the road. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has unevenly worn tread on the inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre has damage to inner sidewall but does not seriously affect the structure of the tyre.

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 82,084 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 71,525 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 71,525 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 62,058 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2014 62,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 50,374 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2013 50,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 38,938 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer shoulder

Pass 10 Mar 2011 26,251 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 YEE is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,996cc 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 YEE, 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 YEE registered?

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

Is YD08 YEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 YEE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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