MOT Status
ValidMileage
137,826 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion noted to both nearside & offside rear outer drive shaft joint housings
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))
corrosion noted to both nearside & offside rear outer drive shaft joint housings
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))
corrosion noted to both nearside & offside rear outer drive shaft joint housings
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears not checked ()
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears not checked ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
near side front tyre starting to wear on tyre tread outter edge
off side rear tyre starting to wear on tyre tread inner edge
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
rear tyres worn on inner edges
How Reliable is the BMW X5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YK08 TAU is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 TAU, 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 TAU registered?
YK08 TAU is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 18 July 2008.
Is YK08 TAU safe to buy?
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