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YE08 SDY

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,275 mi
Last recorded148,275 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 SDY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 148,275 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 141,751 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 134,385 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2024 134,385 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 119,530 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 102,992 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 93,417 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 88,577 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 80,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 72,654 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 72,584 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 64,366 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2016 55,812 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 47,978 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 40,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,668 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 27,239 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and on 2mm

Pass 11 Apr 2011 20,858 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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YE08 SDY 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 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE08 SDY, 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 YE08 SDY registered?

YE08 SDY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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