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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

C8 FOLMOT history

C8 FOL is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 155,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

C8 FOL black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
155,647 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 FOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 FOL was last recorded at 155,647 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 8,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,586 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,061 miles
Average per year
6,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,647 miles
  • 2025 – 147,586 miles
  • 2024 – 134,690 miles
  • 2023 – 128,699 miles
  • 2022 – 125,973 miles
  • 2021 – 123,120 miles
  • 2020 – 121,118 miles
  • 2019 – 119,654 miles
  • 2018 – 116,023 miles
  • 2017 – 110,800 miles
  • 2016 – 105,835 miles
  • 2015 – 100,704 miles
  • 2014 – 93,915 miles
  • 2013 – 86,277 miles
  • 2012 – 78,856 miles
  • 2011 – 68,635 miles
  • 2010 – 59,180 miles
  • 2009 – 49,436 miles
  • 2008 – 39,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,647 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,647 miles (+8,061)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    155,647 miles
    Test number
    435992803764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,586 miles (+12,896)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    147,586 miles
    Test number
    668023693977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,690 miles (+5,991)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    134,690 miles
    Test number
    158582054415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass128,699 miles (+2,726)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    128,699 miles
    Test number
    802375986154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,973 miles (+2,853)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    125,973 miles
    Test number
    566488628834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,120 miles (+2,002)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    123,120 miles
    Test number
    961960600957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,118 miles (+1,464)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    121,118 miles
    Test number
    531214769019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    119,654 miles
    Test number
    249448188899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail119,652 miles (+3,629)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,652 miles
    Test number
    755387879056
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass116,023 miles (+5,223)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    116,023 miles
    Test number
    954873360335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,800 miles (+4,965)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    110,800 miles
    Test number
    943161648932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass105,835 miles (+5,131)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    105,835 miles
    Test number
    737050027654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,704 miles (+6,789)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    100,704 miles
    Test number
    277113135048
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass93,915 miles (+7,638)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    93,915 miles
    Test number
    317037694042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,277 miles (+7,421)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,277 miles
    Test number
    305292403107
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass78,856 miles (+10,221)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    78,856 miles
    Test number
    996390412175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,635 miles (+9,455)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,635 miles
    Test number
    136864481029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  18. Pass59,180 miles (+99)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,180 miles
    Test number
    522553000187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUndershields fitted not allowing full inspection
  19. Fail59,081 miles (+9,645)1 dangerous7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,081 miles
    Test number
    782138590027
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUndershields fitted not allowing full inspection
  20. Pass49,436 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,436 miles
    Test number
    813481299047
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Fail49,436 miles (+9,812)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,436 miles
    Test number
    152730799476
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade split
  22. Pass39,624 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    39,624 miles
    Test number
    661955998073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,598 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,598 miles
    Test number
    194032698080
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about C8 FOL

Does C8 FOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 FOL is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 FOL?
The MOT on C8 FOL is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 FOL done?
C8 FOL was recorded at 155,647 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 6,508 miles a year.
Has C8 FOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 FOL has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on C8 FOL 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 C8 FOL find?
C8 FOL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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