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YR08 WBY

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,945 mi
Last recorded83,945 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 WBY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 83,945 miles

Rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2018 78,115 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 67,236 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 55,769 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 50,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2014 43,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn edges

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2013 38,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,596 miles

n/s screen cracked

Fail 17 Mar 2012 31,594 miles

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

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

n/s windscreen cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2011 22,542 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 WBY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YR08 WBY, 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 WBY registered?

YR08 WBY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is YR08 WBY safe to buy?

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