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YG08 CHJ

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

194,920 mi
Last recorded194,920 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 CHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 194,920 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 194,916 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 178,519 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Yellow suspension light on dash but not affecting operation

Pass 9 Nov 2023 163,888 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 148,176 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 148,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 131,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 131,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp around the flexi hose and bleed nipple

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 114,654 miles

Offside rear outer c.v gaiter leaking

Fail 11 Nov 2020 114,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear outer c.v gaiter leaking

Pass 12 Nov 2019 102,308 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 98,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20 Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 88,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 88,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background Excessively delaminated (6.3.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 77,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge - 275/40/20

Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,620 miles

Child seat fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 58,094 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2015 58,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 42,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

emission too clean

Fail 15 Mar 2012 34,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

emission too clean

Pass 30 Mar 2011 27,160 miles

Coolant leak

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

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 CHJ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black 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 CHJ, 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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YG08 CHJ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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