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YG08 ZWC

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,638 mi
Last recorded95,638 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 ZWC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 95,638 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 88,500 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 80,646 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 73,500 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 65,043 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 64,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 64,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 61,947 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 57,598 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 57,596 miles

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

Offside Front head lamp washer faulty no spray

Pass 16 Feb 2018 50,639 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 43,562 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 39,597 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 39,597 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 38,857 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 35,279 miles

nsr suspension below deteriated,

Pass 8 Jan 2014 31,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2013 28,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2012 24,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to gain access to rear seats to check seat belts and mountings

Pass 23 Feb 2011 19,335 miles

Both rear tyres worn oin inner shoulders

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Small hole in offside rear tye tread pattern

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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YG08 ZWC is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YG08 ZWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG08 ZWC registered?

YG08 ZWC is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is YG08 ZWC safe to buy?

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