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DY08 LZW

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

173,714 mi
Last recorded173,714 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 LZW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 173,714 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to 2mm bar (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under tray and underbody covers preventing a full inspection

Pass 27 Oct 2023 167,041 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 158,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 150,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under trays

Pass 13 Nov 2020 145,862 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 143,322 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 137,985 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 133,939 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 133,934 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 130,559 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 125,039 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 21 May 2015 111,791 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 99,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 79,345 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,225 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

headlamp washers not working

rear tyres bald on inner edges.(ATTENTION RECOMMENDED)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 35,828 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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DY08 LZW is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DY08 LZW, 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 DY08 LZW registered?

DY08 LZW is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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