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YK58 SVP

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,963 mi
Last recorded129,963 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 SVP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 129,963 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 117,536 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle Corroded

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 117,535 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle Corroded

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 112,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2023 106,234 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 101,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 99,868 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 99,868 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 95,241 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 91,120 miles

car coverd plastic cover

Pass 8 Jul 2017 86,628 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 79,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder void of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 74,942 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 75,003 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 68,560 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wiper blade rubber starting to wear

Pass 2 Sep 2013 63,614 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 55,297 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 55,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 42,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 41,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside 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 SVP is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVP, 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 SVP registered?

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

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