2008 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · YC58 FNS
2008 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 154,699 miles. MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,699 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC58 FNS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2025
- 154,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC58 FNS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW X5 (YC58 FNS) between March 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed Noise coming from engine on anything other than idle (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested due to parking brake inop (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YC58 FNS Mileage History
- 01/03/2022123,591 mi
- 24/02/2023133,110 mi+9,519 mi
- 28/03/2024234,452 km
- 16/04/2025154,696 mi
- 01/05/2025154,699 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 9,821 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E70)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Air Suspension FailureSerious
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