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YH08 PWY

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,974 mi
Last recorded144,974 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 PWY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 144,974 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front headlamp washers not working

Front oil leak

Front screen wash pump weak

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear n/s & o/s seat-belt webbing slightly damaged but functioning

Pass 20 Feb 2018 143,179 miles

Central Rear seat belt missing

Nearside Front outer day time running lamp not working

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 143,179 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front outer day time running lamp not working

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 226,457 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

centre rear seat belt missing

Pass 18 Mar 2016 121,679 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 112,639 miles

Both sides rear tyres approaching wear limit

Pass 31 Jul 2014 100,683 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 81,244 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 81,244 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 61,638 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,653 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,919 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 43,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 29,647 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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YH08 PWY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YH08 PWY, 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 YH08 PWY registered?

YH08 PWY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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