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EJ08 ZTY

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,893 mi
Last recorded149,893 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 ZTY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2026 149,893 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2024 139,541 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 139,341 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 130,871 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 120,258 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 110,111 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 100,718 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 100,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2018 97,121 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 89,866 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 81,852 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 81,852 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 72,946 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 64,261 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,448 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 40,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSR tyre inner edge wearing excessively

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 40,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSR tyre inner edge wearing excessively

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,991 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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EJ08 ZTY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EJ08 ZTY, 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 EJ08 ZTY registered?

EJ08 ZTY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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The MOT history for EJ08 ZTY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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