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YT08 YCX

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,778 mi
Last recorded138,778 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 YCX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 138,778 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 138,778 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 133,313 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 133,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 129,451 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 125,189 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 120,286 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 117,625 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 117,601 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 114,521 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 107,708 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Dec 2017 99,799 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 90,039 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak around gear box ()

Oil leak around rear differential ()

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 80,477 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 69,576 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 56,590 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2012 46,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 38,111 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 30,378 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 YCX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YCX, 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

How do I check the history of YT08 YCX?

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What year was YT08 YCX registered?

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

Is YT08 YCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT08 YCX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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