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YH58 YSL

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,332 mi
Last recorded144,332 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 144,332 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 135,342 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside offside on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 135,342 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside offside on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 125,713 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 116,240 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Apr 2021 116,240 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 108,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 100,056 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 91,010 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 80,640 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 80,640 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,669 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 66,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner edge wearing low

Pass 28 Oct 2014 58,191 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 58,191 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 49,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Oct 2012 41,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 41,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,416 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 33,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 YSL is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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