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YY08 YCX

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,533 mi
Last recorded129,533 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 YCX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 129,533 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 129,470 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 124,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 121,082 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 112,760 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 112,754 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 112,748 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 105,661 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox rear mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 105,661 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox rear mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 100,924 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 95,923 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 86,161 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 76,958 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 68,105 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 57,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 47,786 miles

N/S/F brake disc showing signs of overheating,n/s/f brake binding but not failing mot.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 39,231 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 39,205 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 30,349 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 19,938 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 19,938 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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YY08 YCX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YY08 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.

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What year was YY08 YCX registered?

YY08 YCX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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