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YK58 SYJ

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,644 mi
Last recorded171,644 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 171,644 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 167,844 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 152,341 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2018 128,823 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 128,801 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 118,729 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 98,835 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play track control arm balljoints-both (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake performance only just adequate.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 69,430 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 69,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 44,821 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 44,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 33,594 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 29,571 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 21,955 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 21,955 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 SYJ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SYJ, 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 SYJ registered?

YK58 SYJ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is YK58 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK58 SYJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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