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YL57 SVV

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,936 mi
Last recorded161,936 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 SVV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 161,936 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315/35 ZR20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2026 161,898 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315/35 ZR20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 154,265 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 146,530 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 146,523 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 135,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear caliper clip missing

Pass 27 Apr 2022 124,234 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 124,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 115,495 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 May 2020 112,785 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2019 111,007 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 111,007 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 102,577 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 97,284 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 94,885 miles

both rear tyres wearing on the inside edge

Pass 12 Mar 2016 94,254 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 91,148 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 90,106 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 77,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on inner edges and slight cuts

Pass 1 Feb 2012 65,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2011 49,399 miles

front discs and pads worn. rear tyres worn on inner 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 SVV is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SVV, 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 SVV registered?

YL57 SVV is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 19 February 2008.

Is YL57 SVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 SVV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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