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YK08 NUW

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

156,958 mi
Last recorded156,958 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 NUW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 156,958 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 146,664 miles

Offside Rear tyre worm inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2019 136,026 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 123,776 miles

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

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

both front tyres close to wear bars

electic hand brake button slightly loose (still working)

under tray fitted restricting view

underside very oily

Fail 28 Feb 2018 123,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front tyres close to wear bars

electic hand brake button slightly loose (still working)

under tray fitted restricting view

underside very oily

Pass 17 Feb 2017 111,070 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 90,531 miles

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)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 71,759 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2014 53,559 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 42,700 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,549 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 16,641 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 NUW is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NUW, 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 NUW registered?

YK08 NUW is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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