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BF08 ZVZ

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,548 mi
Last recorded143,548 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 ZVZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 143,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear one (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 139,375 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 134,706 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 27 Dec 2023 134,645 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 17 Dec 2022 129,575 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 124,261 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 119,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 119,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 112,953 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 107,409 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 102,613 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 100,124 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 95,604 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 95,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 90,727 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 83,631 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 83,089 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 74,270 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 74,269 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 62,550 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 58,588 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,349 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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BF08 ZVZ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF08 ZVZ, 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 BF08 ZVZ registered?

BF08 ZVZ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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The MOT history for BF08 ZVZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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