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YK58 SXU

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,987 mi
Last recorded164,987 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 SXU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 164,987 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 164,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 163,829 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 163,829 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 163,013 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 162,330 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 162,330 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 156,250 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 137,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 131,012 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 127,313 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

vehicle was too clean to trigger the smoke meter

Pass 31 Aug 2018 112,646 miles

both front lower arm forward most inner bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Aug 2018 112,646 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front brake discs starting to wear

Nearside Rear tyre almost very low on inner edge

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front lower arm forward most inner bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Aug 2017 103,856 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 95,813 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 88,470 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 75,379 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 66,196 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 54,947 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 40,700 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 SXU is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SXU, 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 SXU registered?

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

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