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YB57 UXR

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

211,135 mi
Last recorded211,135 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 UXR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 211,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 192,210 miles

Brake pad warning light remains on

Fail 8 Feb 2019 191,974 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pad warning light remains on

Pass 16 Feb 2018 171,808 miles

Air suspension indicates a fault on dashboard

Emissions too low to detect

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak From diff ()

Oil leak From engine ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 171,786 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Side light in tailgate (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Air suspension indicates a fault on dashboard

Emissions too low to detect

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak From diff ()

Oil leak From engine ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 151,535 miles

Oil from near side rear drive shaft oil seal

Fail 11 Feb 2017 151,467 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Oil from near side rear drive shaft oil seal

Pass 4 Feb 2016 131,529 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 131,254 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 113,755 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Off side front brake caliper dust cover missing

Unable to tell if headlamp washers are present

Pass 5 Apr 2014 98,518 miles

Emission readings undetectable

Fail 5 Apr 2014 98,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Emission readings undetectable

Pass 28 Feb 2013 81,756 miles

Near side front tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,282 miles

Brake pad warning light remains on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak from near side rear diff seal

Fail 13 Mar 2012 65,911 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pad warning light remains on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak from near side rear diff seal

Pass 26 Jan 2011 41,232 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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YB57 UXR is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YB57 UXR, 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 YB57 UXR registered?

YB57 UXR is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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