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YD58 NPY

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

146,341 mi
Last recorded146,341 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 NPY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 146,341 miles

corrosion underside and on various parts

Pass 24 Jun 2025 142,643 miles

corrosion on rear subframe and some parts

Fail 17 Jun 2025 142,585 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear subframe and some parts

Pass 8 Jun 2024 133,613 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 133,516 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 133,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 122,781 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 May 2023 122,781 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 118,540 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule RETAINING CLIP ALSO CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule RETAINING CLIP ALSO CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2022 118,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule RETAINING CLIP ALSO CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule RETAINING CLIP ALSO CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

X2 FRONT TYRES WORN OUTER EDGES BOTH HAVE NAILS IN TREAD

Pass 24 Aug 2021 116,384 miles

advice keep eye on rear tyres

advice on further look at front brakes and brake sticking slight on o/s/f

advice on slight adjustment at head light washers

Fail 24 Aug 2021 116,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advice keep eye on rear tyres

advice on further look at front brakes and brake sticking slight on o/s/f

advice on slight adjustment at head light washers

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 111,309 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 99,231 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 99,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2018 90,643 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Nov 2018 90,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2017 81,685 miles

Nearside Front washer jet inop

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2016 72,835 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 64,230 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 64,226 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 57,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2014 57,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 43,695 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 43,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 35,565 miles

advise, electronic parking brake switch cover insecure, handbrake still works ok

Pass 6 Oct 2011 26,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 NPY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 NPY, 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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YD58 NPY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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