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GN08 ZTL

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

108,995 mi
Last recorded108,995 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 ZTL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 108,995 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 103,641 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 96,921 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 89,196 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2022 89,196 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing missing 1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2021 81,684 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 78,203 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 73,365 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 70,278 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 66,755 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 58,664 miles

front pads wearing thin

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,065 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)

all four tyres are right on the legal limit at time of test

nearside rear has a nail in it

Pass 1 May 2014 36,842 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 33,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2012 31,250 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 29,553 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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GN08 ZTL is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue 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 GN08 ZTL, 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 GN08 ZTL registered?

GN08 ZTL is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is GN08 ZTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN08 ZTL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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