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YR08 DJF

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,669 mi
Last recorded174,669 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 DJF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 174,669 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Apr 2024 174,663 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Apr 2023 166,300 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 161,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 156,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 156,336 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 148,616 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 148,535 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure, clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Failure for tinting or discolouration is only justified if the driver’s view is significantly affected. (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Failure for tinting or discolouration is only justified if the driver’s view is significantly affected. (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 140,233 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 128,117 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 128,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 7 Jul 2016 107,597 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 99,303 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 89,058 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 67,533 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 40,386 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 32,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 32,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YR08 DJF is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YR08 DJF, 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 YR08 DJF registered?

YR08 DJF is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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