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EF57 YCN

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

194,066 mi
Last recorded194,066 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 YCN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 194,066 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 185,119 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 174,561 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 156,786 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 145,546 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 131,746 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 117,700 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 102,001 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 93,892 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 88,302 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 74,789 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 74,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 62,647 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 62,647 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 53,651 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 44,819 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 34,195 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 26,835 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 26,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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EF57 YCN is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black 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 EF57 YCN, 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 EF57 YCN?

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What year was EF57 YCN registered?

EF57 YCN is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is EF57 YCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 YCN 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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