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YF08 XSD

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,165 mi
Last recorded136,165 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 XSD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 136,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 133,705 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 133,654 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 127,550 miles

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

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

engine under cover fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2020 124,588 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 122,490 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 113,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 93,169 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 93,166 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 83,344 miles

OFF SIDE & NEAR SIDE REAR TYRES BAD TRACKING WEAR CLOSE TO CORDS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 72,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2014 64,565 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 54,360 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 42,275 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 31,139 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 XSD is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XSD, 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 XSD registered?

YF08 XSD is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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