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YK58 LGU

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,273 mi
Last recorded142,273 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 LGU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 142,273 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 138,728 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 130,612 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 125,560 miles

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2022 125,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft badly damaged and offside rear (6.1.7 (e))

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2021 123,700 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 123,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 122,870 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 120,900 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 120,900 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 117,868 miles

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

front headlamps slightly misted over and cloudy

front washers slightly reduced water flow

slight crack in offside front coil spring

Pass 15 Aug 2017 112,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 112,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.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)

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 100,590 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 91,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,088 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2014 82,088 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 71,219 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,384 miles

low power steering fluid

Fail 6 Sep 2012 59,384 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

low power steering fluid

Pass 16 Aug 2011 44,859 miles

oil leak from engine

tyres are starting to perish

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 LGU 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 YK58 LGU, 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 LGU registered?

YK58 LGU is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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