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YF58 KWY

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,794 mi
Last recorded165,794 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 165,794 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 163,338 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 158,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2023 158,674 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 152,061 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 152,061 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 147,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE BOTH EDGES BALD 275/40/20 B/STONE RSC (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 147,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE BOTH EDGES BALD 275/40/20 B/STONE RSC (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 136,744 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 128,187 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 Jun 2017 117,107 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 May 2017 116,614 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2016 90,646 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 95,214 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 83,125 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 72,835 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 56,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc lipped

nearside front pad sensor insecure

pad warning light on

rear disc lipped

rear tyres feathering on edges

Fail 11 Jan 2012 56,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc lipped

nearside front pad sensor insecure

pad warning light on

rear disc lipped

rear tyres feathering on edges

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 KWY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KWY, 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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What year was YF58 KWY registered?

YF58 KWY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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