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YD58 EFR

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,371 mi
Last recorded83,371 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 EFR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 83,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber control arm (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 81,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 79,139 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 79,137 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

TPMS warning on.

Pass 17 Feb 2023 76,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 76,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 70,512 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in it

Fail 10 Feb 2022 70,511 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in it

Pass 12 Feb 2021 62,943 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning On rear tail gate not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 54,541 miles

Front Tyres wearing outer

Rear Tyres feathering inner edges

Fail 8 Feb 2020 54,641 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high Wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyres wearing outer

Rear Tyres feathering inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2019 42,331 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 42,331 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 30,446 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 26,875 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 22,736 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 22,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 22,114 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 20,245 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 17,424 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 15,054 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 12,382 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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YD58 EFR is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YD58 EFR, 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 YD58 EFR registered?

YD58 EFR is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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