MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,183 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear both tyres wearing from inner edge
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear both tyres wearing from inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre has multiple cuts in outer sidewall no cords visible
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
various minor oil leaks
various nails/screws in n/s/r tyre
various minor oil leaks
various nails/screws in n/s/r tyre
front number plates cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all tyres bald on edges
front number plates cracked
rear tyres close to limit
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
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YL57 EFW is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 EFW, 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 EFW registered?
YL57 EFW is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 13 February 2008.
Is YL57 EFW safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL57 EFW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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