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YG08 KCE

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,402 mi
Last recorded138,402 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 138,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 137,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 137,076 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 132,471 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 116,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 101,089 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 90,607 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 81,952 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 81,529 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 67,474 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn well below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn well below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2018 56,497 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x child seats fitted. ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 42,585 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 38,911 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 33,626 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 28,669 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 28,642 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 25,650 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 21,739 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 KCE is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KCE, 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 KCE registered?

YG08 KCE is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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