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YH58 VXS

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

188,000 mi
Last recorded188,000 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 VXS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 188,000 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 179,492 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 171,464 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 162,968 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 156,554 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 150,586 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 150,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 145,650 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 138,886 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 131,870 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 126,142 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 117,451 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 111,084 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 104,979 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 101,382 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 88,850 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 71,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 50,280 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

OSR tyre has deep cut in sidewall, not deep enough to reach cords.

Rear tyres worn 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 VXS 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 94.4%.

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 YH58 VXS, 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 YH58 VXS registered?

YH58 VXS is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 13 October 2008.

Is YH58 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH58 VXS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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