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YC58 SWF

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,268 mi
Last recorded177,268 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 177,268 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 167,973 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 161,229 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 153,546 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 146,948 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside/nearside (both) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 228,555 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 136,968 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 125,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 111,422 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 111,350 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 100,163 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 100,161 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 83,632 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 83,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

child seat fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 71,441 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 71,441 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 60,214 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 60,214 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 55,049 miles

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

n/s/f tyre warn outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2011 43,826 miles

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

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 SWF is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black 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 SWF, 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 SWF registered?

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

Is YC58 SWF safe to buy?

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