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YL08 NVJ

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

179,303 mi
Last recorded179,303 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 NVJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 179,303 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 179,303 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4x tyres worn close. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 167,759 miles

Both front tyres worn close to treadwear indicators

Brake pad warning sensor wire at osr broken

Brake warning lamp on

Centre row ns and centre seatbelt staulk covers missing

Covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak at rear differential

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

Slight play at nsf wheel

Some suspension bushes at rear deteriorating

Fail 25 Mar 2025 167,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both front tyres worn close to treadwear indicators

Brake pad warning sensor wire at osr broken

Brake warning lamp on

Centre row ns and centre seatbelt staulk covers missing

Covers and undertrays fitted

Oil leak at rear differential

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

Slight play at nsf wheel

Some suspension bushes at rear deteriorating

Pass 16 Feb 2024 153,853 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

covers fitted masking some items

Fail 6 Feb 2024 153,664 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted masking some items

Pass 9 Feb 2023 142,097 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted masking some items

Pass 9 Feb 2022 135,034 miles

under trays fitted masking some items

Pass 10 Feb 2021 126,150 miles

covers fitted masking some items

Pass 11 Feb 2020 117,755 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 117,755 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 117,520 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 117,518 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 108,123 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 105,267 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 102,063 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 100,776 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 100,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 87,764 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 79,790 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 79,790 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 71,570 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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YL08 NVJ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YL08 NVJ, 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 YL08 NVJ registered?

YL08 NVJ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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