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EU08 YZW

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,607 mi
Last recorded126,607 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 YZW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 126,607 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

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

offside rear inner tail lamp lens damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2023 126,585 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit now...Advised to change ASAP ....also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp lens cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2023 126,585 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit now...Advised to change ASAP ....also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp lens cracked

Pass 27 May 2020 124,809 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 118,595 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 111,691 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 101,486 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 89,210 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 89,210 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres wearing badly on edges

nearside rear tyre punctured

Pass 28 Jan 2015 81,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 81,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 74,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Sep 2014 74,496 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 13 Sep 2013 69,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and o/s/r tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2012 63,257 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 66,234 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 59,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 59,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EU08 YZW 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 EU08 YZW, 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 EU08 YZW registered?

EU08 YZW is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is EU08 YZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 YZW 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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