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VN04 WAZ

2008 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,596 mi
Last recorded134,596 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 WAZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 134,596 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 131,381 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 129,049 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 124,210 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 118,476 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 110,725 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 106,720 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 106,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 100,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 89,387 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 74,560 miles

front brake disc backplates broken at rivots

smearing wiper blades

Fail 9 Nov 2016 74,560 miles

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

front brake disc backplates broken at rivots

smearing wiper blades

Pass 17 Nov 2015 63,424 miles

rear brake pads 3mm

rear tyres uneven wear inner

Pass 17 Nov 2014 49,854 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 38,966 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 11 Dec 2013 38,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 10 Dec 2012 33,062 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 28,313 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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VN04 WAZ is a 2008 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VN04 WAZ, 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 VN04 WAZ registered?

VN04 WAZ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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The MOT history for VN04 WAZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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