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YK58 MBY

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,273 mi
Last recorded137,273 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 137,273 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 137,080 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface No longer reflective (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 127,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both, inner pad 70% worn approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, slight uneven inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both, 70% worn approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 127,865 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both, inner pad 70% worn approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, slight uneven inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both, 70% worn approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 116,432 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 116,177 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower middle arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 106,084 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 95,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 79,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 65,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 45,644 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 24,750 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 22,651 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 20,065 miles

emissions too clean to test

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 18,306 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 16,185 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 14,742 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 13,003 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)

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 MBY 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 83.3%.

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 YK58 MBY, 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 MBY registered?

YK58 MBY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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