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YK08 GXT

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

190,017 mi
Last recorded190,017 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 190,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 177,842 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))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 177,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 170,662 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively front (1.6 (d))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and back (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front and back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitting

Pass 19 Jul 2022 168,897 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 158,248 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 146,480 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area coverd by protection plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 146,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area coverd by protection plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 146,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 135,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 217,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 126,013 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 112,429 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 95,184 miles

offside front tyre wearing bald on outside edge

offside rear upper brake light not working

Pass 17 Dec 2014 74,520 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 74,520 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 53,355 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 42,730 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 36,375 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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YK08 GXT is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel 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 YK08 GXT, 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 YK08 GXT registered?

YK08 GXT is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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