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RY58 EBN

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,087 mi
Last recorded121,087 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY58 EBN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 121,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear unable to fully inspect 3rd row seats or seat belts.

Fail 19 Feb 2025 121,087 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear unable to fully inspect 3rd row seats or seat belts.

Pass 7 Feb 2024 117,912 miles

Cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside headlamp deteriorated

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Feb 2024 117,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside headlamp deteriorated

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 112,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 106,457 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 99,278 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 93,109 miles

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

Front slight play in both lower ball joints.

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

Rear both lower arms front bushes perished.

unable to check rear row seat belts fully.

Pass 4 Mar 2019 82,455 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Mar 2019 82,370 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Mar 2018 74,601 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2018 74,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2017 66,966 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 60,484 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 56,446 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 56,446 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 43,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 37,204 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,649 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 23,477 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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RY58 EBN is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RY58 EBN, 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 RY58 EBN registered?

RY58 EBN is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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