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YG08 OAH

2008 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,446 mi
Last recorded118,446 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 OAH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 118,446 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 117,351 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 113,938 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 99,210 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 31 Mar 2022 87,586 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 86,110 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 81,148 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 76,536 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 72,014 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 71,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2017 60,017 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 52,113 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 52,113 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

multiple small cracks nearside of front screen

Pass 10 Mar 2016 49,474 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 43,987 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 39,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres are worn on inner edge

keep a check on rear pads, begining to get low

offside side light has lamp less than 50% light source not working

Pass 6 Mar 2014 39,736 miles

both rear tyres are worn on inner edge

keep a check on rear pads, begining to get low

offside side light has lamp less than 50% light source not working

Pass 22 Mar 2013 35,058 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,118 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 19,209 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 21 Sep 2010 13,371 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OAH is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OAH, 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 OAH registered?

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

Is YG08 OAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG08 OAH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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