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YT57 MDZ

2008 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

236,189 mi
Last recorded236,189 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 MDZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 236,189 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Control arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Control arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Underside showing signs of corrosion not excessive (Age related)

Pass 6 Jun 2025 235,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear air pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2025 235,024 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket brocken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear air pipes corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 231,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear air pipes corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2024 231,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear air pipes corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 221,890 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 213,921 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 202,167 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 193,106 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 188,535 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 179,652 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 174,475 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 155,720 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 19 Nov 2014 155,719 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal perished

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 136,222 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2012 115,611 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 94,813 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 75,190 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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YT57 MDZ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YT57 MDZ, 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 YT57 MDZ registered?

YT57 MDZ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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