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AD08 ZBX

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,835 mi
Last recorded165,835 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 ZBX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 165,835 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 148,380 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 148,308 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating front brakes out of balance (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak [dangerous] (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine misfiring

Pass 25 Sep 2023 140,416 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 140,377 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 136,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM, INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM, INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 128,597 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 128,592 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 121,473 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 115,522 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 115,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stab link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 107,275 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 107,275 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 103,431 miles

Offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres very badly worn on inside edges almost through to the plies

Fail 27 Mar 2018 103,431 miles

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

Offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres very badly worn on inside edges almost through to the plies

Pass 10 Mar 2017 97,241 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 97,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 86,827 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 86,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre Bald On Inner Edge

Pass 4 Mar 2015 76,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 65,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2013 53,133 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 31,360 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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AD08 ZBX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD08 ZBX, 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 AD08 ZBX registered?

AD08 ZBX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is AD08 ZBX safe to buy?

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