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YK58 MLZ

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,381 mi
Last recorded125,381 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 125,381 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 122,718 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 120,669 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 117,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 117,572 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 117,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault warning light on dash lit up all time (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault warning light on dash lit up all time (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at lower seating areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides on front facing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pads wear indicator warning lighgt on dash lit up

offside rear tyre wearing low at inner edges

tyre pressure monitoring light on [tpms]

Pass 17 Nov 2021 111,753 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front mountings on front facing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

body work damages in places

both front tyres wearing low at outer edges

offside rear tyre wearing low at inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2020 105,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

front vehicle areas accident damages

Fail 30 Oct 2020 105,436 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

front vehicle areas accident damages

Pass 1 Nov 2019 98,814 miles

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

Nearside 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 6 Nov 2018 91,330 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing low at edges

nearside rear tyre slight wear on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2017 83,977 miles

discs worn

Fail 13 Oct 2017 83,977 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

discs worn

Fail 11 Oct 2017 83,900 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

covers and shields fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 73,421 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Oct 2015 61,194 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 55,406 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)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 55,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 43,069 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 43,069 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 36,642 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 28,241 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 MLZ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MLZ, 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 MLZ registered?

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

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