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YF08 XLR

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,788 mi
Last recorded171,788 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 XLR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 171,788 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 161,463 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 153,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 153,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 145,789 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 145,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 145,326 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body covers fitted.

Pass 25 May 2022 138,742 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 130,147 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various chassis and suspension components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 28 May 2020 123,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 115,929 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 106,479 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 97,789 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 May 2017 97,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 May 2016 88,231 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 88,231 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 78,187 miles

nsr fog lamp inop

nsr tyre close to legal limit

nsr tyre has cut in tread not showing cords

osf tyre close to legal limit

slight play in nsf anti roll bar drop link

Pass 28 May 2014 68,456 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 68,456 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 59,344 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 42,161 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 23,928 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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YF08 XLR is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YF08 XLR, 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 YF08 XLR registered?

YF08 XLR is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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