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DF08 XZS

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

245,615 mi
Last recorded245,615 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 XZS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 245,615 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 232,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 217,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 217,693 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 212,258 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 199,571 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 186,270 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 175,457 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 162,684 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 162,654 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 149,776 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 138,418 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 124,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 108,370 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

O/S front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Feb 2014 98,343 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 85,931 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 70,029 miles

Both front tyres are worn severely on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,077 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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DF08 XZS is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 106,702 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF08 XZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF08 XZS registered?

DF08 XZS is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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