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YT08 XSH

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,109 mi
Last recorded133,109 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 XSH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 133,109 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 126,303 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 120,071 miles

Nearside Front windscreen chip

Pass 1 Mar 2019 114,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 26 Feb 2019 113,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 8 Jan 2018 101,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 93,229 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 93,189 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 75,222 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear most seats folded away

Pass 25 Feb 2015 75,222 miles

rear most seats folded away

Pass 25 Feb 2014 69,153 miles

Rear seats folded away not allowing full insection of seatbelt

Pass 1 Mar 2013 62,296 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 57,509 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 44,184 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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YT08 XSH is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XSH, 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 XSH registered?

YT08 XSH is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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