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YF57 KTV

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,927 mi
Last recorded172,927 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 KTV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 172,927 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 21 Jan 2019 172,927 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working angle eye (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 Jan 2018 164,478 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 18 Jan 2018 164,478 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 19 Jan 2017 156,413 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 13 Jan 2017 156,273 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 146,382 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 20 Jan 2015 136,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 126,067 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Jan 2013 113,029 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 105,526 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 84,667 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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YF57 KTV is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YF57 KTV, 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 YF57 KTV registered?

YF57 KTV is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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