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YC58 OGS

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,643 mi
Last recorded181,643 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 OGS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 181,643 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 174,325 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 166,403 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 158,937 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 158,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 149,806 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 141,264 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 141,231 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 134,463 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 124,885 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Nov 2018 124,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2017 111,436 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 111,436 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 97,772 miles

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

both rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 17 Nov 2015 86,902 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 75,669 miles

emissions too lean to register

Pass 20 Nov 2013 67,359 miles

emissions to lean

Fail 19 Nov 2013 67,357 miles

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

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

emissions to lean

Pass 22 Nov 2012 56,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 43,175 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 OGS is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OGS, 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 OGS registered?

YC58 OGS is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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