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YS57 OTA

2008 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,897 mi
Last recorded107,897 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 OTA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 107,897 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 89,524 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 89,524 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 80,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side

Pass 2 Jan 2020 76,647 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 71,836 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 71,836 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 66,803 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 66,803 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 61,703 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 57,052 miles

Nearside Rear drop link rubber damaged

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 24 Jan 2015 52,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2013 40,946 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 36,136 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,574 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 32,320 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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YS57 OTA is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YS57 OTA, 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 YS57 OTA registered?

YS57 OTA is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is YS57 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS57 OTA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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