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YF57 WKH

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

145,101 mi
Last recorded145,101 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 145,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Front banana arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 137,806 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 132,396 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 125,480 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 120,046 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 112,901 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 106,700 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 101,416 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 95,622 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 95,622 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 90,874 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 83,116 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 74,401 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 74,401 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 65,818 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 60,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2012 55,801 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 51,314 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 39,441 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 WKH is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WKH, 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 WKH registered?

YF57 WKH is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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