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YH08 UJU

2008 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,755 mi
Last recorded138,755 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 UJU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 138,755 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch (1.1.6 (d))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 138,753 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch (1.1.6 (d))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 132,547 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 127,325 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch damage (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 122,285 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 122,280 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 115,138 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 115,036 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 109,931 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 109,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 98,735 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 87,887 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 82,973 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 70,934 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 57,604 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 48,712 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 48,712 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 39,933 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges due to under inflation

Pass 30 Jan 2012 30,033 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 UJU is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UJU, 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 UJU registered?

YH08 UJU is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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