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YK08 PBY

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,014 mi
Last recorded143,014 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 143,014 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 142,988 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 130,362 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 124,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2018 110,701 miles

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

emissions too clean,not registering on DGA

Pass 11 Apr 2017 88,858 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

emissions too clean,not registering on DGA

Pass 11 Apr 2016 67,482 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Pass 13 Mar 2015 50,441 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 44,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front cv boot slight leak

Fail 28 Feb 2014 44,573 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front cv boot slight leak

Pass 26 Feb 2013 36,708 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 36,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,282 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 18,010 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 PBY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PBY, 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 PBY registered?

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

Is YK08 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 PBY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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