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YF58 LWR

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

139,469 mi
Last recorded139,469 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 LWR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 139,469 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 134,621 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 129,360 miles

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear (1.2.1 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 127,534 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 124,390 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 112,764 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 95,471 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 83,403 miles

advise minor play both front lower ball joints

Pass 18 Aug 2017 71,313 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 63,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 54,869 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 49,871 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 49,871 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 40,306 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

official parking sticker encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A'

Fail 22 Nov 2013 40,306 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

official parking sticker encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A'

Pass 19 Nov 2012 31,049 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 23,056 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 LWR is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YF58 LWR, 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 LWR registered?

YF58 LWR is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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The MOT history for YF58 LWR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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