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AD08 ZFA

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,209 mi
Last recorded149,209 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 149,209 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 134,753 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 122,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 117,860 miles

Offside Front Outer 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 15 Jul 2020 112,777 miles

Engine covers fitted & Undertray fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2020 112,777 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted & Undertray fitted

Pass 24 May 2019 105,142 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 99,091 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 99,091 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 92,568 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 92,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 84,565 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 84,299 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam front driving lamp inoperative (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 76,767 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges and cracking

emissions undetected peak

n/s/r side light out

Fail 16 May 2015 95,791 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges and cracking

emissions undetected peak

n/s/r side light out

Pass 3 May 2014 70,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats fitted to rear seats

n/s/r inner tail lamp not working

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2013 61,716 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 51,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have cuts to sidewalls

Pass 13 May 2011 41,151 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths are worn to 2mm. Both rear tyres have small cuts in the tread, but not showing cord Both rear tyres are wearing on the inside edges.

Fail 12 May 2011 41,151 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear tyre tread depths are worn to 2mm. Both rear tyres have small cuts in the tread, but not showing cord Both rear tyres are wearing on the inside edges.

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 ZFA 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 70%.

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 ZFA, 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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AD08 ZFA is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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