BMW X5
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
C8 WPAMOT history
C8 WPA is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 224,683 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 224,683 mi
- At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 13 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 10,217 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 WPA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 WPA was last recorded at 224,683 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 16,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Nov 2023: 189,100 miles, lower than 189,263 miles on 9 Nov 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 208,433 miles · 2 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 16,250 miles
- Average per year
- 10,217 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 224,683 miles
- 2024 – 208,433 miles
- 2023 – 189,100 miles
- 2022 – 179,692 miles
- 2021 – 176,628 miles
- 2020 – 165,981 miles
- 2018 – 156,388 miles
- 2017 – 144,397 miles
- 2016 – 135,990 miles
- 2015 – 128,768 miles
- 2014 – 120,502 miles
- 2013 – 110,405 miles
- 2012 – 89,179 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass224,683 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
All underside of the car corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2021
Restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 6 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass224,683 miles (+16,250)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 224,683 miles
- Test number
- 608119837571
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass208,433 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 208,433 miles
- Test number
- 890669403706
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Fail208,433 miles (+19,333)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,433 miles
- Test number
- 444601107636
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Pass189,100 miles (-163)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 189,100 miles
- Test number
- 804181896296
- AdvisoryAll underside of the car corroded
Fail189,263 miles (+9,571)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,263 miles
- Test number
- 719015856453
- DangerousFront Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll underside of the car corroded
Pass179,692 miles (+25)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 179,692 miles
- Test number
- 426509726892
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle in very rough overall condition and maintained to minimum standard
Fail179,667 miles (+3,039)2 dangerous13 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,667 miles
- Test number
- 347783631963
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted clip to caliper missing (1.1.13 (c))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass176,628 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 176,628 miles
- Test number
- 956379417573
- AdvisoryRestricted view of engine bay cover fitted
- AdvisoryRestricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted
Fail176,628 miles (+10,647)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,628 miles
- Test number
- 675785476319
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRestricted view of engine bay cover fitted
- AdvisoryRestricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted
Pass165,981 miles (+9,593)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 165,981 miles
- Test number
- 130442190378
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass156,388 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 156,388 miles
- Test number
- 299042759111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,388 miles (+11,991)2 dangerous7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,388 miles
- Test number
- 300203736556
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass144,397 miles (+8,407)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 144,397 miles
- Test number
- 910163912695
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRestricted view of engine bay cover fitted
- AdvisoryRestricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted
Pass135,990 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 135,990 miles
- Test number
- 633014086720
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail135,990 miles (+7,222)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,990 miles
- Test number
- 804231219570
- Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass128,768 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 128,768 miles
- Test number
- 472236389804
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- 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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail128,768 miles (+8,266)3 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,768 miles
- Test number
- 444093232980
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- 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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail120,502 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,502 miles
- Test number
- 148905944237
- Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass120,502 miles (+10,097)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 120,502 miles
- Test number
- 189065244278
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass110,405 miles (+21,226)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 110,405 miles
- Test number
- 827592143283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,179 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 89,179 miles
- Test number
- 155951822246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,179 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,179 miles
- Test number
- 648699912228
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Questions about C8 WPA
- Does C8 WPA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 WPA is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on C8 WPA?
- The MOT on C8 WPA is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 WPA done?
- C8 WPA was recorded at 224,683 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 10,217 miles a year.
- Has C8 WPA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 WPA has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on C8 WPA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Nov 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on C8 WPA find?
- C8 WPA passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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