
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass155,647 miles (+8,061)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 155,647 miles
- Test number
- 435992803764
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,586 miles (+12,896)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 147,586 miles
- Test number
- 668023693977
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass128,699 miles (+2,726)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 128,699 miles
- Test number
- 802375986154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,973 miles (+2,853)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 125,973 miles
- Test number
- 566488628834
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,120 miles (+2,002)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 123,120 miles
- Test number
- 961960600957
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,118 miles (+1,464)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 121,118 miles
- Test number
- 531214769019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,654 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 119,654 miles
- Test number
- 249448188899
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass116,023 miles (+5,223)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 116,023 miles
- Test number
- 954873360335
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass105,835 miles (+5,131)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 105,835 miles
- Test number
- 737050027654
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass93,915 miles (+7,638)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 93,915 miles
- Test number
- 317037694042
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass78,856 miles (+10,221)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 78,856 miles
- Test number
- 996390412175
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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)
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
Pass39,624 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 39,624 miles
- Test number
- 661955998073
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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