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YC58 RYX

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,026 mi
Last recorded141,026 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 141,026 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 129,326 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 119,037 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 106,331 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 98,068 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chip in windscreen

front and rear suspension components corroded

front lamps deteriorated

wipers worn

Pass 20 Nov 2019 92,648 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 86,937 miles

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

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

both rear brake furrells corroded

chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2017 79,666 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both centre hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front undercovers fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 75,144 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 73,161 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)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 73,161 miles

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

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 19 Nov 2014 64,991 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 64,991 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 56,036 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 49,975 miles

nsf tyre bald on edge of outside tread band

Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,873 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 47,910 miles

wiper rubbers slight deterioration.

Fail 5 Nov 2012 47,910 miles

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

wiper rubbers slight deterioration.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 36,803 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre inner edge showing heavy wear.

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 RYX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 RYX, 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 RYX registered?

YC58 RYX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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The MOT history for YC58 RYX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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