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YC58 PZT

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

234,666 mi
Last recorded234,666 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 234,666 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 234,665 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 145,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive UNDER TRAY FITTED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 145,324 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH SIDE (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 144,174 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 139,595 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge scrubbed off (5.2.3 (e))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 30 Oct 2018 139,561 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge scrubbed off (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge scrubbed off (5.2.3 (e))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 11 Oct 2017 135,262 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 130,084 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 121,538 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2015 121,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2014 110,525 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2014 110,458 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 98,214 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2013 98,028 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 83,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Nov 2012 83,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 69,759 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 PZT is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PZT, 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 PZT registered?

YC58 PZT is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 26 November 2008.

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