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YE58 MJY

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,323 mi
Last recorded131,323 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 MJY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2024 131,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 114,320 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 103,056 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 103,056 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 93,711 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 83,840 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 75,162 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 75,160 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2017 67,512 miles

Front Tyres worn on outter

Fail 2 May 2017 67,512 miles

Front Tyres worn on outter

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 58,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush frontmost (2.4.G.2)

item removed from view prior to test

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 3 May 2014 50,653 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2014 50,517 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear seatbelt buckle missing

front tyres wearing edges

oil temp not checked for emission test - no dipstick

Pass 11 Apr 2012 35,475 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 35,475 miles

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

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

damage to front screen.

front brake pads appear worn.

rear wiper blade missing.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 32,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly lipped

rear brake pads low

vehicle has covers fitted so unable to see some testable items

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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YE58 MJY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE58 MJY, 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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YE58 MJY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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