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YS08 MBV

2008 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,147 mi
Last recorded171,147 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 MBV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 171,147 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 164,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 161,554 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 158,153 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 158,151 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2019 153,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on

Pass 23 Nov 2018 149,194 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 149,167 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 142,203 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Sep 2017 142,203 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2016 137,480 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 131,071 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 123,967 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 123,960 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 119,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 112,093 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 86,639 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 MBV is a 2008 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MBV, 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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YS08 MBV is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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