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YC58 FBX

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,840 mi
Last recorded157,840 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 157,840 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 149,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top And Bottom Rubber Close To Excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 140,882 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 131,992 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 125,179 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 125,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 119,465 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 119,461 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 112,587 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 102,317 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 102,317 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 90,768 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2015 76,506 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 76,506 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 56,700 miles

offside front Tyre worn on Outer Edge

offside rear Tyre worn on Inner Edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 48,084 miles

both rear tyres perishing

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2011 35,398 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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YC58 FBX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YC58 FBX, 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 FBX registered?

YC58 FBX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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