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YC58 EWL

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,183 mi
Last recorded156,183 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 156,183 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2020 156,183 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 147,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 147,840 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 140,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2017 121,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 77,425 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2015 77,425 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 73,617 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 73,617 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 65,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,015 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 44,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 EWL is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EWL, 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 YC58 EWL registered?

YC58 EWL is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 5 November 2008.

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