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YR08 DJU

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,929 mi
Last recorded116,929 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 116,929 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake warning light on, pads fine

Pass 15 Nov 2018 106,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on but pads and sensors ok

Fail 14 Nov 2018 106,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on but pads and sensors ok

Pass 16 Jun 2017 96,878 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 96,850 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 92,645 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 87,853 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 May 2014 77,233 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 77,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2013 67,337 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 67,337 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 55,793 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 55,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 41,915 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,811 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 41,597 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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YR08 DJU is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DJU, 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 DJU registered?

YR08 DJU is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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