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YL08 XCN

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,331 mi
Last recorded131,331 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 131,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated in wax (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated on wax (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 122,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering slightly tight

Underneath of vehicle has applied protection

Pass 5 Sep 2023 116,302 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 111,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 105,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2020 103,221 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2020 103,221 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2019 88,366 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 81,410 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 81,409 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2017 71,797 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 71,613 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 62,465 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 62,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 52,472 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges close to legal limit

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges close to legal limit

Pass 2 Apr 2014 44,876 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2013 37,973 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 32,251 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,822 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 XCN is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 XCN, 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 XCN registered?

YL08 XCN is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is YL08 XCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 XCN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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