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AV08 ZXZ

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,437 mi
Last recorded130,437 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 ZXZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 130,437 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear gearbox mounting corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2023 127,237 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear gearbox mounting corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 122,796 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 122,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT - FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT- REAR ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative BROKEN (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative BROKEN (4.1.5 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

TURBO IS WHINING

Pass 26 Nov 2020 116,098 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 111,527 miles

covers under vehicle obscuring some testable items.

Pass 5 Mar 2019 97,721 miles

Covers under vehicle obscuring some testable items.

Fail 5 Mar 2019 97,721 miles

Covers under vehicle obscuring some testable items.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 83,007 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 77,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 69,375 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 58,748 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Front wipers smearing

Rear brake discs corroded inner surface

Unable to fully check rear seat belts (seats down)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 51,218 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 51,139 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Jun 2013 42,627 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 34,311 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 25,834 miles

Both n/s front and rear tyres on 3mm

Both o/s front and rear tyres on 2.5mm

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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AV08 ZXZ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AV08 ZXZ, 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 AV08 ZXZ registered?

AV08 ZXZ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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