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YK58 RKY

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,918 mi
Last recorded143,918 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 RKY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 143,918 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 138,265 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 138,263 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 132,282 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 125,353 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 117,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 107,968 miles

Both front tyres wearing faster on the edges.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 4MM and wearing faster on the inner edge.

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 104,527 miles

Front Outer position lights are slightly dimmer

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper blades judder

Fail 23 Sep 2019 104,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Outer position lights are slightly dimmer

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper blades judder

Pass 24 Sep 2018 99,594 miles

Front Lower rear ball joints got minor play

Outer front side lights slightly dimmer

wiper blades judder slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2017 93,508 miles

wiper blades judder slightly

Fail 3 Oct 2017 93,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear inner side lights not working

wiper blades judder slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,952 miles

minor play in both front lower rear ball joints

wiper blades judder slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2015 75,975 miles

wiper blades judder slightly

Nearside Front tyre shows more wear on outer edge,still legal

Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,580 miles

front brakepads about 5mm left

wiperblades slightly noisy,judder

Pass 28 Aug 2013 55,978 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges!

Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,313 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,103 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 RKY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc 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 RKY, 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 RKY registered?

YK58 RKY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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