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YY08 MZF

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,241 mi
Last recorded140,241 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 MZF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2025 140,241 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 133,917 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 131,768 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 126,998 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 121,866 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 118,484 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 116,298 miles

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))

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 111,132 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 102,763 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 92,491 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 82,927 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2015 72,543 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 63,797 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres cuts in tread

both rear tyres cracking and cuts in tread

Pass 24 Jun 2013 56,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 51,617 miles

3RD ROW SEAT BELTS NOT TESTABLE

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2011 44,289 miles

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

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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YY08 MZF is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YY08 MZF, 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 YY08 MZF registered?

YY08 MZF is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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