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XP02 ZAX

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

206,530 mi
Last recorded206,530 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXP02 ZAX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 206,530 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 200,251 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 189,097 miles

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

Rear Exhaust heatshield loose

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 171,901 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 171,901 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 148,011 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 132,185 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 125,135 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 116,213 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 108,177 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 102,112 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 82,098 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 80,996 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 65,828 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 65,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2012 53,237 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 39,908 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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XP02 ZAX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XP02 ZAX, 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 XP02 ZAX registered?

XP02 ZAX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is XP02 ZAX safe to buy?

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