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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

8 PXAMOT history

8 PXA is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 198,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

8 PXA black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
198,793 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8 PXA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

8 PXA was last recorded at 198,793 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
198,633 miles · 14 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
160 miles
Average per year
12,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 198,793 miles
  • 2024 – 198,633 miles
  • 2023 – 191,639 miles
  • 2022 – 176,756 miles
  • 2021 – 172,276 miles
  • 2020 – 168,795 miles
  • 2018 – 145,999 miles
  • 2017 – 105,370 miles
  • 2016 – 85,200 miles
  • 2014 – 59,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,793 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,793 miles (+160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    198,793 miles
    Test number
    241972708143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass198,633 miles (+6,994)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    198,633 miles
    Test number
    847974002601
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass191,639 miles (+14,883)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    191,639 miles
    Test number
    623296722999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass176,756 miles (+4,480)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    176,756 miles
    Test number
    485052364137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass172,276 miles (+3,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    172,276 miles
    Test number
    209335853239
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass168,795 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    168,795 miles
    Test number
    845043319775
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass253,938 km1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    253,938 km
    Test number
    989924648063
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass145,999 miles (+19,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    145,999 miles
    Test number
    110610705087
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryVery bad oil leak from engine under vehicle

  9. Pass126,686 miles (+21,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    126,686 miles
    Test number
    791416056339
    • AdvisorySlight play in both n/s and o/s front lower ball joints
    • AdvisorySlight wear to both rear tyres on inner edges

  10. Pass105,370 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    105,370 miles
    Test number
    784822910700
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Valve stem slightly damaged Note; Tyre valve starting to perish. (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Valve stem slightly damaged Note; Offside tyre valves starting to perish. (4.1.D.1e)

  11. Fail105,370 miles (+20,170)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,370 miles
    Test number
    929513128758
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Valve stem slightly damaged Note; Tyre valve starting to perish. (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Valve stem slightly damaged Note; Offside tyre valves starting to perish. (4.1.D.1e)

  12. Pass85,200 miles (+25,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,200 miles
    Test number
    409950751871
    • AdvisoryNote; Front tyres worn to outer edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Inner edge of tyre worn.

  13. Pass59,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,447 miles
    Test number
    969489524307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 8 PXA

What vehicle is registration 8 PXA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8 PXA on a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Dec 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 8 PXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8 PXA is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 8 PXA?
The MOT on 8 PXA is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8 PXA done?
8 PXA was recorded at 198,793 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 12,727 miles a year.
Has 8 PXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8 PXA has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on 8 PXA 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 8 PXA find?
8 PXA passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both.

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