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YK58 LCW

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,756 mi
Last recorded138,756 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 LCW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 138,756 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Plastic cover loose (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge/perishing 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Washers weak

Fail 4 Mar 2025 138,756 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Plastic cover loose (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge/perishing 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Washers weak

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 130,098 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 121,808 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 114,041 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 114,041 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 100,696 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 100,696 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 97,236 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 84,853 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 72,049 miles

Windscreen has large crack at base of screen in zone A area, does not effect driver's view of the road.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 60,337 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 57,209 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 50,948 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 46,362 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 45,473 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 37,735 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 37,735 miles

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

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 LCW is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LCW, 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 YK58 LCW registered?

YK58 LCW is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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