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YH58 YYU

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,594 mi
Last recorded156,594 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 156,594 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 149,703 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 149,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 148,730 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 148,680 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 145,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 142,836 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil dampness all over engine cover

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some testable components

Fail 8 Oct 2021 142,804 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil dampness all over engine cover

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some testable components

Pass 12 Oct 2020 139,978 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 139,978 miles

Brake performance not tested due to broken brake disc o/s/r (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 139,976 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 127,631 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 127,631 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 124,631 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 116,929 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint bottom (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 97,553 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 75,883 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 53,087 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 46,789 miles

N/S/R Tyre at approx 3.5mm and worn very low on inside edge

Parking brake only just met - adjustment or repair required

Pass 2 Oct 2012 38,011 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,409 miles

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 YYU is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YYU, 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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What year was YH58 YYU registered?

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

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