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YX08 UHN

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,266 mi
Last recorded116,266 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 UHN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 116,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens discolored (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens discolored (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 112,310 miles

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 107,714 miles

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 104,674 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 97,079 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 89,934 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 89,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 81,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre excessively worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Mar 2017 81,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre excessively worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2016 74,730 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,780 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 58,927 miles

Slight oil leak from transmission

Pass 20 Mar 2013 51,496 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering lock seems to be not working ?

Pass 24 Jun 2011 33,507 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 19,592 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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YX08 UHN 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 87.5%.

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 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 YX08 UHN, 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 YX08 UHN registered?

YX08 UHN is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YX08 UHN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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