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YK08 TAU

2008 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

137,826 mi
Last recorded137,826 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 TAU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 137,826 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 132,985 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 126,423 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 120,275 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 111,825 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 86,769 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 81,980 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 70,934 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 70,930 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 63,229 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 61,050 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears not checked ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 61,050 miles

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 ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 54,647 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 49,118 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 49,118 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 43,310 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 39,242 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 34,007 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,112 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 26,107 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 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.

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