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AY58 GYV

2008 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,762 mi
Last recorded139,762 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 GYV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 139,762 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 133,756 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 130,053 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 130,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 122,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 117,063 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2022 116,962 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2021 112,271 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

n/s mirror fading

n/s washer jets getting weak

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension

Pass 29 Jun 2020 109,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake slight binding

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 105,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 99,989 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 94,666 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres getting low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 86,212 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 82,706 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Oct 2015 82,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2014 72,523 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 69,235 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 57,199 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 40,946 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)

Offside Rear 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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AY58 GYV is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol 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 AY58 GYV, 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 AY58 GYV registered?

AY58 GYV is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is AY58 GYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY58 GYV 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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