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YF08 UBE

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

140,030 mi
Last recorded140,030 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 UBE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 140,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 136,565 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 132,363 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 122,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 104,287 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 93,149 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 90,475 miles

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

large scratch to windscreen

o/s/r caliper rattle clip missing

rear diff leaking

rear earth strap broken

Pass 4 Feb 2017 80,956 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

windscreen scratched not in drivers view

Pass 10 Jan 2016 74,323 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 66,868 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 59,090 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper edge damage

Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,982 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 44,493 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,117 miles

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 19 Apr 2011 33,117 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

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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YF08 UBE is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YF08 UBE, 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 YF08 UBE registered?

YF08 UBE is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is YF08 UBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 UBE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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