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VE08 ZHD

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

137,100 mi
Last recorded137,100 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 ZHD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 137,100 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 136,822 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 136,074 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 132,055 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 123,793 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 117,277 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 111,655 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 104,390 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 98,958 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 90,424 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 82,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2013 71,343 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front & reare tyres worn on edges

Fail 31 Oct 2013 71,341 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front & reare tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2012 55,586 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 42,084 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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VE08 ZHD is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VE08 ZHD, 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 VE08 ZHD registered?

VE08 ZHD is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is VE08 ZHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 ZHD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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