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GX08 ZYN

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,527 mi
Last recorded190,527 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 ZYN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 190,527 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 183,220 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 183,220 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 175,514 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti roll bar dust covers - lower boots deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2022 168,915 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 161,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 156,966 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 156,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of wheel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of wheel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 149,539 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

fluid leak but cant see where it is coming from due to undertray

rear number plate tinted

Fail 31 May 2019 149,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts under bonnet wiring hitting steering colume (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

fluid leak but cant see where it is coming from due to undertray

rear number plate tinted

Pass 22 Jan 2018 138,993 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 138,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 126,685 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 109,657 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 92,159 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 73,148 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,332 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 61,332 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,697 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2011 36,656 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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GX08 ZYN is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX08 ZYN, 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 GX08 ZYN registered?

GX08 ZYN is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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