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250 LYB

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

116,501 mi
Last recorded116,501 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration250 LYB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 116,501 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 110,291 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 103,039 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 97,059 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 90,123 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 90,117 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 84,125 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 78,719 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 72,660 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 66,591 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 59,441 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 51,172 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 42,577 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 33,132 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 28,289 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 21,033 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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250 LYB is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 250 LYB, 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 250 LYB registered?

250 LYB is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is 250 LYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 250 LYB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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