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YL57 BKD

2008 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

92,313 mi
Last recorded92,313 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 BKD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 92,313 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 80,472 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 77,794 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 75,461 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 75,461 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 73,832 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 72,090 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 70,794 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 68,959 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 67,220 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 65,320 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 62,639 miles

Front o/s and n/s tyres low tread on outer edge.

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 62,639 miles

Front o/s and n/s tyres low tread on outer edge.

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 60,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s front tyres low tread on outer edges

Pass 31 Mar 2014 55,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 44,186 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 37,073 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 25,955 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 18,812 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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YL57 BKD is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YL57 BKD, 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 YL57 BKD registered?

YL57 BKD is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 20 February 2008.

Is YL57 BKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 BKD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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