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YC58 RUV

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,558 mi
Last recorded162,558 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 162,558 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 154,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 152,467 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 149,511 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 139,420 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 139,347 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside offside front brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 120,608 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 120,578 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 119,559 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 111,037 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 105,785 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 96,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 81,898 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 65,311 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 RUV is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RUV, 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 RUV registered?

YC58 RUV is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 6 November 2008.

Is YC58 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 RUV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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