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YS08 GFU

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,109 mi
Last recorded155,109 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 GFU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 155,109 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 155,109 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2024 146,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 146,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 139,106 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 132,604 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 132,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2021 125,497 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 125,349 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 121,684 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 121,681 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 116,249 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 116,198 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 108,901 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 108,805 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 101,782 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 101,782 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 95,346 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 90,354 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 79,716 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 79,715 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 70,361 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 52,512 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 35,614 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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YS08 GFU is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YS08 GFU, 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 YS08 GFU registered?

YS08 GFU is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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