BMW X5
Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc
888 VAJMOT history
888 VAJ is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 4 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 73,754 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 73,754 mi
- At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,663 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 888 VAJ
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 4 Jan 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
888 VAJ was last recorded at 73,754 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 1,694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 72,060 miles · 23 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,694 miles
- Average per year
- 3,663 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,754 miles
- 2025 – 72,060 miles
- 2024 – 71,514 miles
- 2023 – 70,386 miles
- 2021 – 67,862 miles
- 2020 – 63,857 miles
- 2018 – 59,278 miles
- 2017 – 48,501 miles
- 2015 – 41,695 miles
- 2014 – 26,948 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,754 miles
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential input seal oil weep/leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear anti roll bar linkage dust covers perishing slightly
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
15 tests since 2 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,754 miles (+1,694)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 73,754 miles
- Test number
- 701588549366
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential input seal oil weep/leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear anti roll bar linkage dust covers perishing slightly
Pass72,060 miles (+546)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 72,060 miles
- Test number
- 442766022243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,514 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 71,514 miles
- Test number
- 349732710451
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail71,514 miles (+1,128)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,514 miles
- Test number
- 413963299277
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass70,386 miles (+2,524)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 70,386 miles
- Test number
- 112546933101
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged slight side wall damage to all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass67,862 miles (+2,819)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 67,862 miles
- Test number
- 634832147222
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread would need changing soon (0.1 (b))
Pass65,043 miles (+1,186)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 65,043 miles
- Test number
- 431198659767
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass63,857 miles (+4,579)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 63,857 miles
- Test number
- 172583800617
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,278 miles (+5,646)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 59,278 miles
- Test number
- 736914973238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,632 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 53,632 miles
- Test number
- 206677023061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,586 miles (+5,085)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,586 miles
- Test number
- 697946962431
- FailureElectronic parking brake control insecure lever not fully secure (3.1.3b)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test device
Pass48,501 miles (+6,806)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 48,501 miles
- Test number
- 872028911525
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,695 miles (+7,752)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 41,695 miles
- Test number
- 857508053498
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Pass33,943 miles (+6,995)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 33,943 miles
- Test number
- 558027905070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,948 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 26,948 miles
- Test number
- 409312404021
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about 888 VAJ
- What vehicle is registration 888 VAJ currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 888 VAJ on a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 4 Jan 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 888 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 888 VAJ is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 888 VAJ?
- The MOT on 888 VAJ is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 888 VAJ done?
- 888 VAJ was recorded at 73,754 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 3,663 miles a year.
- Has 888 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 888 VAJ has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on 888 VAJ ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on 888 VAJ find?
- 888 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive rear differential input seal oil weep/leak; both rear anti roll bar linkage dust covers perishing slightly.
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