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YK58 LUB

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,026 mi
Last recorded118,026 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 118,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 113,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad warning device loose in wheel arch.

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 111,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake Pad warning light sensor loose.

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 111,707 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake Pad warning light sensor loose.

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 106,991 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Flickering. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 106,991 miles

Central Front Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Flickering. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 100,168 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 100,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 100,124 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 100,124 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 99,949 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 98,745 miles

Front tyres edges worn

Fail 17 Aug 2020 98,745 miles

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

Front tyres edges worn

Pass 21 Jun 2019 86,846 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 80,517 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 65,749 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 65,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 63,985 miles

Offside Front both inner and outer edges worn drivers side front tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,934 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 53,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 52,431 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 47,843 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 44,897 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 34,714 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 21,645 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 13,376 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 13,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LUB is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LUB, 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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YK58 LUB is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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