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YK58 RNU

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,024 mi
Last recorded160,024 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 160,024 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 152,220 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 146,296 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked around fixing screw (0.1 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 146,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and perished (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and perished (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked around fixing screw (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 140,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm, heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame 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 18 May 2022 132,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame 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 10 May 2021 126,708 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 125,399 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Jul 2020 125,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jul 2019 118,441 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 107,934 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 102,731 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 97,367 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt near side front ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 9 Aug 2016 97,366 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt near side front ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 15 Aug 2015 89,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2015 143,321 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2014 77,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 69,437 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)

Fail 21 May 2013 66,309 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front offside tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Sep 2012 57,302 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 57,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 40,690 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 RNU is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RNU, 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 RNU registered?

YK58 RNU is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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