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PN08 ZCF

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

195,959 mi
Last recorded195,959 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 ZCF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 195,959 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 187,646 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 179,956 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2023 164,148 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 146,104 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 123,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 113,445 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 106,325 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 99,398 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 88,207 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 88,207 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 76,937 miles

advise n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner tread bands monitor

Pass 17 Mar 2015 67,656 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 58,174 miles

advise on front wiper condition

Pass 11 Mar 2013 49,107 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,332 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,007 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)

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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PN08 ZCF is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PN08 ZCF, 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 PN08 ZCF registered?

PN08 ZCF is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is PN08 ZCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN08 ZCF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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