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YG58 GUC

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

169,105 mi
Last recorded169,105 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 GUC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 169,105 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 156,195 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 139,580 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 11 Jan 2022 129,956 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 121,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 111,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 315/35R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 93,572 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 92,435 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 87,753 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 79,821 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 79,790 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 73,083 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,899 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,653 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 Sep 2013 54,653 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2012 45,755 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,396 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres scrubbing on inneredges closr to cords

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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YG58 GUC 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 YG58 GUC, 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 YG58 GUC registered?

YG58 GUC is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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The MOT history for YG58 GUC 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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