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YT08 XRZ

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

150,742 mi
Last recorded150,742 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 150,742 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 150,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 146,365 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 146,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim wood trapped between tyre and rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above rear subframe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 139,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 139,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 126,881 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 126,880 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 119,139 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 5 Mar 2019 113,647 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 113,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 107,789 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 107,789 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2017 102,306 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Feb 2017 102,306 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Feb 2016 90,081 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2016 89,993 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 5 Feb 2015 76,021 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 65,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre worn heavily on edges

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear seats folded into floor at time of test. Unable to fully inspect seat belts

Pass 28 Feb 2014 65,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre worn heavily on edges

Rear seats folded into floor at time of test. Unable to fully inspect seat belts

Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,646 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 37,777 miles

Additional rear seats folded flat at time of test. Unable to inspect seatbelts

N/S/F tyre worn on outter edge

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2012 37,774 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Additional rear seats folded flat at time of test. Unable to inspect seatbelts

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre worn on outter edge

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Slight roughness in N/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 1 Mar 2011 29,257 miles

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

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 XRZ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 YT08 XRZ, 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 YT08 XRZ registered?

YT08 XRZ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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