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YC58 FKW

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,561 mi
Last recorded125,561 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 FKW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 125,561 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 125,197 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 122,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 117,251 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 117,251 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 112,431 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 106,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 106,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished and just starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 100,065 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working, cracked and has water inside (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 100,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working, cracked and has water inside (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 91,355 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive back and bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rattle/buzz from engine bay on idle

throbbing noise from engine bay on idle

Pass 13 Nov 2017 84,005 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 7 Nov 2017 83,896 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2016 74,798 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 74,757 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking rubber deteriorated and can see air bubbling out of unit (2.4.D.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 65,543 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 65,543 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 55,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine wont rev to full amount to get emissions reading.no smoke detected

Pass 26 Oct 2013 43,923 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 37,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2012 37,449 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2011 28,878 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 FKW is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FKW, 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 FKW registered?

YC58 FKW is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 3 November 2008.

Is YC58 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 FKW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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