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YK08 LXJ

2008 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,276 mi
Last recorded141,276 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 LXJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 141,276 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 136,732 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 130,559 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 128,095 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 123,733 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear stabiliser link bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear stabiliser link bush deteriorated

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 123,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear stabiliser link bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear stabiliser link bush deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Oct 2020 120,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 120,929 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2019 113,656 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 97,908 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 86,848 miles

both front arms - both frontmost bushes have borderline play

engine covers fitted

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 82,795 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 82,773 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight knock apparent from front upon drive but no obvious fault found

Pass 19 Jun 2015 72,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2014 58,457 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 47,249 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 40,205 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 31,017 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 LXJ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LXJ, 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 LXJ registered?

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

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