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YG08 OUH

2008 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,570 mi
Last recorded166,570 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 OUH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 166,570 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 158,619 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 115,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 15 Dec 2023 152,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 17 Dec 2022 147,387 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear 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 7 Dec 2022 147,324 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 141,713 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 132,183 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 132,183 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 124,856 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall has slight mark round it possibly run under inflated at some point (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 120,122 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides. (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 112,495 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 106,787 miles

n/s/r inner position lamp inop

Pass 5 Mar 2015 98,350 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 93,692 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 80,619 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 64,776 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 64,776 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Mar 2011 45,920 miles

Inner 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
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YG08 OUH is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OUH, 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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YG08 OUH is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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