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RY57 YBC

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

153,898 mi
Last recorded153,898 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 YBC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 153,898 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 275/40r20 and both rear tires 315/35r20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front windscreen stone chip

Pass 22 Feb 2025 151,140 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 148,195 miles

Offside Front fog light,flickers

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 144,639 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 144,004 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 143,339 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 141,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer thread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 134,198 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 129,131 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 129,131 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 120,469 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 109,415 miles

both steering rack inner joints have slight play

Fail 15 Dec 2015 109,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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)

both steering rack inner joints have slight play

Pass 29 Dec 2014 96,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted on both sides

Pass 30 Dec 2013 81,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 67,923 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Jan 2012 58,264 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jan 2011 47,013 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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RY57 YBC is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RY57 YBC, 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 RY57 YBC registered?

RY57 YBC is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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