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YG08 BXY

2008 BMW X5

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,461 mi
Last recorded133,461 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 BXY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 133,461 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 133,451 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 125,867 miles

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

Underbody covers fitted.

Fail 25 Feb 2025 125,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Underbody covers fitted.

Pass 1 Mar 2024 119,416 miles

Headlamp washers inoperative on a vehicle with HiD headlamps but registered before September 1st 2009.

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

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

Underbody covers fitted.

Pass 2 Mar 2023 113,444 miles

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

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

Under body covers fitted.

Various suspension components slightly deteriorated.

Pass 25 Feb 2022 109,286 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 109,286 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 103,200 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 97,846 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 97,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 92,192 miles

headlamp washers not working

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on outside edges

Fail 13 Mar 2019 92,192 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlamp washers not working

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 9 Mar 2018 86,902 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 79,983 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 73,662 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 73,662 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 65,821 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2014 55,567 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,366 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 77,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 64,042 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,961 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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YG08 BXY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YG08 BXY, 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 YG08 BXY registered?

YG08 BXY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 BXY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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