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YF58 KFN

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,788 mi
Last recorded124,788 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 KFN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 124,788 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 112,826 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 112,826 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 105,421 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 100,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 100,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 92,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 87,308 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 87,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 79,035 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 79,034 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 73,267 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 67,751 miles

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

exhaust system earth strap corroded and missing

Fail 29 Mar 2017 67,750 miles

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust system earth strap corroded and missing

Pass 4 Apr 2016 62,177 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front wheel bearing noise when driven

Fail 4 Apr 2016 62,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front wheel bearing noise when driven

Pass 9 Apr 2015 56,271 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 56,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 46,701 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 39,708 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 30,963 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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YF58 KFN is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YF58 KFN, 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 YF58 KFN registered?

YF58 KFN is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 10 December 2008.

Is YF58 KFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF58 KFN shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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