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YE08 UVY

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,077 mi
Last recorded147,077 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 147,077 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 144,635 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 139,210 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 134,351 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 122,248 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 105,254 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 91,477 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 84,640 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 84,640 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 65,244 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 65,243 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 52,591 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 52,586 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 38,124 miles

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

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 UVY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YE08 UVY, 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 UVY registered?

YE08 UVY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 26 May 2008.

Is YE08 UVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 UVY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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