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LB08 ZFF

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,943 mi
Last recorded164,943 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 ZFF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 164,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover twisted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front wipers streaking / smearing

Pass 3 Apr 2024 164,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 163,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated, light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2021 130,529 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 2.00 - 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 130,529 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 2.00 - 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 126,371 miles

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

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

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

bonnet secondary catch faulty

windscreen washers poor

Pass 23 May 2019 106,398 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 85,290 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 76,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 70,260 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 69,209 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 57,442 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 42,129 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 31,116 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2011 25,155 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 25,149 miles

Nearside Front 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)

(both) front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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

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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LB08 ZFF is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LB08 ZFF, 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 LB08 ZFF registered?

LB08 ZFF is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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