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YF08 YVB

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

225,807 mi
Last recorded225,807 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 225,807 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 225,769 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 217,234 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 205,520 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 197,532 miles

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 185,638 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 180,614 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 180,614 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 170,592 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 170,592 miles

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 ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 156,884 miles

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)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 156,752 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 136,762 miles

manufacturer covers fitted restricting view of some components

Fail 24 Mar 2017 136,762 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 116,270 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 17 Mar 2016 116,270 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 104,154 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 89,429 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 89,429 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 76,656 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 59,438 miles

rear tyres allso cut to cords but not 25 mm in lenth

rear tyres to 0mm on edge

Pass 19 May 2011 44,442 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 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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