CarVerify

Free Car Check

YG08 KSF

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

76,113 mi
Last recorded76,113 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 76,113 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 71,052 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 64,698 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch damaged (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 59,782 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 59,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 56,291 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 54,862 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 52,563 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 48,860 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 46,606 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 44,109 miles

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

Rear parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 13 Aug 2015 40,038 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 37,145 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 32,262 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 22,928 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 22,122 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 19,596 miles

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

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
Full BMW X5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YG08 KSF is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black 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 KSF, 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

How do I check the history of YG08 KSF?

You can check the full history of YG08 KSF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YG08 KSF registered?

YG08 KSF is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is YG08 KSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG08 KSF 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.

Does YG08 KSF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YG08 KSF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.