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YG08 KWM

2008 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,571 mi
Last recorded36,571 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 KWM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 36,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cut

Fail 20 Feb 2013 36,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 32,633 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 32,633 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 25,698 miles

Front 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
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YG08 KWM is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KWM, 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 KWM registered?

YG08 KWM is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is YG08 KWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG08 KWM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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