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YC58 NUB

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,622 mi
Last recorded178,622 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 178,622 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 171,430 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 163,291 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 163,291 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 155,209 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 146,947 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 146,947 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 141,679 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 138,236 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 129,760 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 129,706 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 122,325 miles

Nearside Front inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2017 119,000 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 119,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 116,000 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 114,465 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 4 Mar 2014 107,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 94,868 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 67,903 miles

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

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 NUB is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YC58 NUB, 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 NUB registered?

YC58 NUB is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 10 December 2008.

Is YC58 NUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 NUB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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