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YK08 NHF

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,246 mi
Last recorded124,246 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 NHF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 124,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 119,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 114,025 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 109,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 100,332 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 92,830 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 86,466 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 86,466 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 80,080 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 73,982 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 66,643 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,416 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 55,263 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 55,263 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2013 47,153 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,185 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 28,669 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 NHF is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NHF, 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 NHF registered?

YK08 NHF is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is YK08 NHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 NHF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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