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YH58 LHK

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

129,686 mi
Last recorded129,686 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 LHK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 129,686 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output X2 (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 126,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 126,570 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front reg plate slightly damaged

offside and nearside front tyre worn on the outer side

Pass 29 Nov 2021 123,406 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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 119,981 miles

Front headlamp wash system inop

Fail 19 Nov 2020 119,981 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake warning light on

Front headlamp wash system inop

Pass 16 May 2019 105,448 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 108,249 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Front brake pads are slightly worn.

Nearside Rear Inner tyre is at 0mm inner edge only.

Nearside Rear tyre is at 2.5 mm central tread.

Pass 17 Oct 2017 98,819 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre below 1.6mm inner edge [ADVISE TO CHANGE]

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

plastic sill covers

underbody trays

Fail 13 Oct 2017 98,785 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre below 1.6mm inner edge [ADVISE TO CHANGE]

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

plastic sill covers

underbody trays

Pass 7 Apr 2016 87,232 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 87,197 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2015 77,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 77,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 62,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmisions to clean for machine to take a reading

Fail 17 Jan 2014 62,623 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmisions to clean for machine to take a reading

Pass 8 Jan 2013 47,843 miles

plastic under tray unable to fully inspect some components

Fail 8 Jan 2013 47,843 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic under tray unable to fully inspect some components

Fail 4 Jan 2013 47,819 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge cuts in tread

Pass 20 Oct 2011 31,146 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner 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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YH58 LHK is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YH58 LHK, 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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YH58 LHK is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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