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YF08 YAJ

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

168,056 mi
Last recorded168,056 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 168,056 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 163,324 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 161,549 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 152,488 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp cleaning device defective

Nearside Rear light lens has minor damage

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edges of sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 152,472 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 132,809 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses weathering (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue engine area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 121,843 miles

Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 113,864 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 108,604 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 99,600 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 83,392 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 73,821 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 63,398 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 51,215 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,177 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 26,545 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 YAJ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YAJ, 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 YAJ registered?

YF08 YAJ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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