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WR08 DZX

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,536 mi
Last recorded143,536 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 DZX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 143,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 134,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 126,461 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 119,626 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 119,626 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 111,290 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 105,108 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 103,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear inner position light not working

some damage to offside rear reflector

Pass 5 Aug 2019 94,352 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 85,464 miles

Coolant leak from engine area

N/S/R inner tail light in-op

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

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

O/S/R inner tail light in-op

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 85,464 miles

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

Coolant leak from engine area

N/S/R inner tail light in-op

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

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

O/S/R inner tail light in-op

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 75,959 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2016 66,505 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2015 55,581 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 55,580 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 47,991 miles

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 42,631 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyre edges wearing

Pass 14 Jun 2012 36,367 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both headlamp washers inoperative

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 36,367 miles

Nearside Rear 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 edges

Both headlamp washers inoperative

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 27,615 miles

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 27,615 miles

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 15,516 miles

N/S/R inner tail light not fully working.

Fail 15 Jun 2010 15,516 miles

N/S/R inner tail light not fully working.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WR08 DZX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WR08 DZX, 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 WR08 DZX registered?

WR08 DZX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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