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YK08 SZF

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

140,289 mi
Last recorded140,289 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 140,289 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 136,271 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 129,313 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 128,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

gear selector sticking

Pass 26 Oct 2022 121,836 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 114,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 108,503 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 101,992 miles

Nearside Rear devoid of tread on inner shoulder

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 101,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn forward control arm (front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear devoid of tread on inner shoulder

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 91,802 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 81,718 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 71,413 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 69,674 miles

outer edges of both front tyre worn

Pass 30 Jun 2015 63,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 56,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 50,949 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 35,378 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 31,281 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 SZF is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SZF, 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 SZF registered?

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

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