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YG08 KFE

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

173,988 mi
Last recorded173,988 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 173,988 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 166,051 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 152,137 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 138,975 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 126,351 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 116,590 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 109,495 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 98,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 88,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm and inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm And inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm And inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 82,453 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount bolt missing

Fail 9 Mar 2017 82,453 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete and rear (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount bolt missing

Pass 24 Feb 2016 73,069 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 63,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 52,262 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 42,742 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 33,953 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,907 miles

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)

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 KFE 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 94.1%.

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 KFE, 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 KFE registered?

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

Is YG08 KFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG08 KFE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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