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YO54 AMS

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,707 mi
Last recorded84,707 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO54 AMS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 84,707 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 82,633 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 82,628 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 79,507 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 79,506 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH FRONT TOO HIGH (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 78,038 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 75,884 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 74,706 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 70,653 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 67,102 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 60,786 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 55,887 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 49,552 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 42,438 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 42,280 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 34,210 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 26,768 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 19,080 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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YO54 AMS is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YO54 AMS, 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 YO54 AMS registered?

YO54 AMS is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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The MOT history for YO54 AMS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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