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YF58 MHU

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,812 mi
Last recorded167,812 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 167,812 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 143,836 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 134,142 miles

front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

nearside rear jacking block missing

Pass 4 Oct 2016 126,353 miles

Nearside Rear STRONG ADVISE: Tyre heavily worn inner.

Offside Rear STRONG ADVISE: Tyre worn inner and through to second stage rubber, cord exposure likely soon.

Fail 4 Oct 2016 126,351 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure Switch separated. (3.1.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear STRONG ADVISE: Tyre heavily worn inner.

Offside Rear STRONG ADVISE: Tyre worn inner and through to second stage rubber, cord exposure likely soon.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 110,237 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on outer shoulder.advise attention/renewal.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 96,575 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 96,574 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn bald on inner shoulder.advise attention/renewal.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 79,393 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 79,390 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 66,524 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 66,524 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 46,505 miles

nsf tyre sidewall damaged osf and nsr tyres worn 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 MHU is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MHU, 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 MHU registered?

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

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