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EN08 ZYD

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,560 mi
Last recorded154,560 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 ZYD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 154,560 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 149,601 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 144,404 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 140,736 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 137,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 131,771 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))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 127,253 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 106,450 miles

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

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

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 Front 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))

Pass 4 May 2018 89,012 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 89,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 82,352 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Jun 2016 68,691 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 68,691 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,912 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wear on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2014 46,481 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 46,481 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn to excess on inner edge,perished and cut on tread.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and starting to perish.

Pass 13 Apr 2013 39,243 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 33,383 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 28,051 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

near side front tyre slight damage to wall

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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EN08 ZYD is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EN08 ZYD, 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 EN08 ZYD registered?

EN08 ZYD is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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