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RE08 RZR

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,232 mi
Last recorded108,232 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 RZR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 108,232 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 106,539 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 106,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 96,938 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 87,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. 315/35x20 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 79,664 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 79,661 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40x20W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40x20W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2021 72,959 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges. 275/40x20

Fail 25 Mar 2021 72,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges. 275/40x20

Pass 3 Apr 2019 62,860 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edge. 315/35x20

Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,239 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 55,926 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 54,740 miles

Electronic parking brake control modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 47,066 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 38,249 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 35,965 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 31,618 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 27,285 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 22,432 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 14,894 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 14,885 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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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RE08 RZR is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RE08 RZR, 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 RE08 RZR registered?

RE08 RZR is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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