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YH58 ZGW

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

178,067 mi
Last recorded178,067 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 178,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 171,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 162,832 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 155,413 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 155,413 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 149,856 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 143,659 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 136,688 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 128,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2017 116,039 miles

engine cover

under tray fitted

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

emissions no peak detected

Pass 31 May 2016 100,964 miles

front brake pads low

front washers weak

handbrake button insecure but handbrake can still be operated

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 2 Jun 2015 85,116 miles

nearside rear inner side lamp not working

Pass 11 Feb 2014 66,112 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 46,179 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,760 miles

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

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 ZGW is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZGW, 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 ZGW registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH58 ZGW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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