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YK08 GVR

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,832 mi
Last recorded153,832 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 GVR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 153,832 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))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 153,826 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 149,350 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 149,346 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 141,105 miles

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

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

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

oil leak differential area

oil leak engine area?

Pass 28 Mar 2018 118,980 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2018 118,980 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 104,688 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

N/S/F outer CV boot leaking grease ,inner clip insecure

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Play in both front suspension lower ball joints

Fail 20 Mar 2017 104,631 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

N/S/F outer CV boot leaking grease ,inner clip insecure

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Play in both front suspension lower ball joints

Pass 9 Mar 2016 92,899 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake pad warning wires insecure under wheel arch

detachable tow ball not fitted at time of test

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 86,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rubbing noise from offside front at low speeds

Pass 25 Mar 2014 77,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Fail 25 Mar 2014 77,193 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front wipers judder/smear slightly

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 3 Apr 2013 67,338 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 67,338 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 52,116 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 38,027 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and cuts in tread

Fail 15 Apr 2011 38,027 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and cuts in tread

Pass 2 Mar 2011 36,301 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 36,301 miles

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

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

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

offside front wiper

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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YK08 GVR is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YK08 GVR, 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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YK08 GVR is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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