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YK58 KLJ

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,338 mi
Last recorded157,338 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 KLJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 157,338 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 141,477 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 141,477 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 129,259 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 116,798 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted restricting component inspection

Fail 14 Dec 2022 116,798 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted restricting component inspection

Pass 17 Dec 2021 97,984 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 88,865 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 88,837 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 78,477 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 69,447 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 Smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 58,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 58,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 55,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 52,218 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 47,376 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 5 Sep 2014 47,372 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,459 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,562 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 24,186 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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YK58 KLJ 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 75%.

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 YK58 KLJ, 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 YK58 KLJ registered?

YK58 KLJ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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