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YL57 CWE

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,851 mi
Last recorded175,851 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 CWE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2024 175,851 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Front brake hoses perished

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 168,048 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 159,949 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 159,949 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 153,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 153,612 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO FLUID (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 148,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged mid row (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 148,503 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged mid row (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 139,243 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 131,609 miles

Plastic under trays

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 131,609 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Plastic under trays

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 123,800 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 112,413 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 98,147 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 98,147 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 85,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 71,072 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 54,497 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 39,601 miles

boyh front tyres have very small wear cuts

n/s/f tyre wear on edges

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 CWE is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YL57 CWE, 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 YL57 CWE registered?

YL57 CWE is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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