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YK08 LGO

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,638 mi
Last recorded172,638 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 172,638 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 166,221 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 166,221 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 158,272 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 149,973 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 149,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 144,528 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 138,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 125,868 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 117,689 miles

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

off side rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2017 107,791 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 96,951 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage outside swept area

Fail 13 Jun 2016 96,951 miles

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage outside swept area

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 86,498 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 86,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 70,470 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 58,095 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 48,510 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 37,592 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 LGO 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 LGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK08 LGO registered?

YK08 LGO is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is YK08 LGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 LGO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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