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YG08 CAE

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,117 mi
Last recorded142,117 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 CAE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 142,117 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 128,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 128,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 112,929 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 May 2018 112,929 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2017 95,000 miles

Park brake switch insecure but still working

Pass 11 Apr 2016 79,565 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 79,557 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 62,515 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 56,496 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 49,158 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2012 41,086 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 34,034 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 34,034 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 CAE is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CAE, 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 YG08 CAE registered?

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

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