MOT Status
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151,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre low tread and worn on inner/outer edges.
Offside front tyre worn on inner/outer edges.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Both front tyres badly worn on inner/outer edges.
Both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges.
Nearside front bottom ball joint slight play.
N/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
Oil leak
Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
N/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
Oil leak
Both front tyres badly worn on inner/outer edges.
Nearside rear fog light inop.
Offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/rear fog inop.
Front brake pads 80%worn.
Offside front tyre low tread/worn on inner and outer edges.
Rear tyres low tread,2mm(315/35/20Y)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake pads 80%worn.
Offside front tyre low tread/worn on inner and outer edges.
Rear tyres low tread,2mm(315/35/20Y)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YL08 WCY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 WCY, 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 WCY registered?
YL08 WCY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 24 July 2008.
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