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YG08 CWY

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

161,936 mi
Last recorded161,936 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 161,936 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 161,843 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 161,428 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 157,361 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 147,811 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 147,811 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 134,956 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 123,925 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 123,925 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 114,576 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2017 101,793 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 83,224 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 75,326 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 67,544 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 59,338 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,268 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 37,296 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 CWY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CWY, 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 CWY registered?

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

Is YG08 CWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG08 CWY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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