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YT08 OHZ

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

226,817 mi
Last recorded226,817 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 OHZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 226,817 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 220,284 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 213,528 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 204,962 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 195,714 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 186,924 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 182,866 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 180,291 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 173,349 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 163,737 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 156,323 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 140,883 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 118,204 miles

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

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 101,167 miles

emissions to clean to read

near side tyre has a cut in side wall but no cords showing

Pass 3 Mar 2011 74,199 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 73,628 miles

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

N/S/R tyre worn bald on inner shoulder

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YT08 OHZ 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 93.8%.

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 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 YT08 OHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT08 OHZ registered?

YT08 OHZ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YT08 OHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT08 OHZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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