MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
225,807 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
headlamp lenses misted
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both headlamp lenses misted
Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
under trays fitted
Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside lens cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all badly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside mirror does not provide view to the rear
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
undertrays preventing inspection of some components
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat belt
Nearside door mirror is slightly discoloured
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat belt
Nearside door mirror is slightly discoloured
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
manufacturer covers fitted restricting view of some components
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
manufacturer covers fitted restricting view of some components
engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components
undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components
undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
rear tyres allso cut to cords but not 25 mm in lenth
rear tyres to 0mm on edge
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YF08 YVB 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 68.2%.
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 YVB, 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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YF08 YVB is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 3 June 2008.
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