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2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,625 mi
Last recorded124,625 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 124,625 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 119,852 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 113,870 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 113,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 108,299 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 108,299 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 105,481 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 96,304 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 89,012 miles

Rear Tyres worn close to limit

Fail 26 Jun 2017 88,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres worn close to limit

Pass 27 Jun 2016 77,910 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 65,633 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2014 60,876 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 49,409 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 49,401 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

osf tyre has slight wear on edges

nsf tyre has excessive wear on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2013 46,534 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,831 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 29,998 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 NUM 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 77.8%.

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 NUM, 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 NUM registered?

YG08 NUM is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is YG08 NUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG08 NUM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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