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YL08 WWK

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

44,350 mi
Last recorded44,350 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 44,350 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 43,324 miles

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Oct 2024 42,468 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Aug 2023 42,325 miles

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Aug 2022 42,119 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2021 41,702 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 41,064 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 41,064 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 40,424 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 39,584 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 38,358 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 36,736 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 34,509 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 30,727 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 26,452 miles

Cut in O/S/F tyre, but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 7 Aug 2012 21,451 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 15,760 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 WWK is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YL08 WWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL08 WWK registered?

YL08 WWK is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 21 August 2008.

Is YL08 WWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 WWK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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