2008 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · YK08 MZP
2008 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 15 May 2008. Recorded mileage 129,990 miles. MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,990 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YK08 MZP Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2025
- 129,990 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK08 MZP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW X5 (YK08 MZP) between May 2011 and March 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YK08 MZP Mileage History
- 03/05/201131,927 mi
- 22/05/201240,991 mi+9,064 mi
- 24/05/201240,991 mi
- 22/05/201347,460 mi+6,469 mi
- 23/05/201347,461 mi+1 mi
- 19/05/201454,266 mi+6,805 mi
- 20/05/201562,716 mi+8,450 mi
- 13/05/201670,789 mi+8,073 mi
- 22/05/201779,044 mi+8,255 mi
- 05/06/201888,704 mi+9,660 mi
- 13/06/201888,705 mi+1 mi
- 31/05/201995,805 mi+7,100 mi
- 25/06/2020103,014 mi+7,209 mi
- 25/06/2020103,014 mi
- 26/06/2020103,029 mi+15 mi
- 08/06/2021111,176 mi+8,147 mi
- 08/06/2021111,176 mi
- 05/05/2022118,471 mi+7,295 mi
- 06/05/2022118,474 mi+3 mi
- 24/05/2023125,614 mi+7,140 mi
- 25/05/2023125,618 mi+4 mi
- 29/03/2024127,809 mi+2,191 mi
- 27/03/2025129,990 mi+2,181 mi
Average of roughly 7,055 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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