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YG08 NKX

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

241,686 mi
Last recorded241,686 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 NKX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 241,686 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 225,280 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 132,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 129,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 118,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 108,046 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damaged/cut on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 93,347 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 79,574 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 62,770 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 58,479 miles

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm -WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front TYRE - WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Rear WEARING ON INNER EDGE + NAIL IN TREAD

Pass 21 Mar 2015 51,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2015 51,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 44,048 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 43,979 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 37,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Apr 2013 37,230 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 29,921 miles

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

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

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

tracking check advised due to uneve tyre wear

Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,790 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 NKX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey 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 NKX, 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 NKX registered?

YG08 NKX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 NKX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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