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YC58 EPX

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,652 mi
Last recorded108,652 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 EPX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 108,652 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 108,652 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 97,570 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 97,569 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 83,550 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 83,550 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 69,137 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 58,821 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 57,346 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, 255.50.19 107V, RFT, Bridestone. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jun 2019 54,614 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 51,137 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 51,137 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder + cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 47,241 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 43,194 miles

Rear Tyres perished.

Fail 27 Jun 2016 43,194 miles

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

Rear Tyres perished.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 39,644 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 36,531 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 36,531 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres cracking in middle of tread

Pass 13 Jun 2013 32,448 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 30,603 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 28,043 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge +perishing around tread

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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YC58 EPX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC58 EPX, 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 YC58 EPX registered?

YC58 EPX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is YC58 EPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 EPX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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