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YF08 XVN

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,655 mi
Last recorded152,655 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 152,655 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 145,514 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 145,514 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear gearbox mount(subframe) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 137,251 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 137,250 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 131,986 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 123,775 miles

BIG JAMIES A BABE

both rear outer cv boots slightly split and leaking grease

Pass 16 Nov 2017 115,614 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 106,852 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 106,849 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 104,455 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 104,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front and offside rear tyres low tread inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2014 93,510 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 75,354 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 59,505 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 59,503 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

inner edges on both rear tyres worn bald

Pass 1 Nov 2011 44,363 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 16,271 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 XVN is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XVN, 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 XVN registered?

YF08 XVN is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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