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YE08 UNV

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

117,902 mi
Last recorded117,902 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 UNV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 117,902 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 117,284 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 113,874 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 106,549 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 89,413 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 79,906 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 68,636 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 56,736 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 56,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,263 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 38,923 miles

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

o,s,f worn on outer edge

o,s,r and n,s,r seatbelts not tested. chlid seats fitted

o,s,r tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 May 2013 32,204 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 25,997 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 19,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

wear on inner and outer edges of rear tyers

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 UNV is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UNV, 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 UNV registered?

YE08 UNV is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is YE08 UNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 UNV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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