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YB57 UYT

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,578 mi
Last recorded76,578 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 UYT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 76,578 miles

Front washers very weak

Pass 10 Jan 2025 74,308 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 74,308 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 72,090 miles

near side rear inner side light n/w

Pass 16 Jan 2023 68,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated unable to inflate due to hole in tyre. possibly repairable but need to investigate (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 66,032 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 62,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 60,873 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 57,069 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 53,768 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 48,705 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 48,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 44,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 40,066 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 36,150 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 29,840 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 24,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2010 18,075 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 UYT is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black 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 YB57 UYT, 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 YB57 UYT registered?

YB57 UYT is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YB57 UYT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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