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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

C8 WRUMOT history

C8 WRU is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 30 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 181,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

C8 WRU grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
181,128 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 WRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 WRU was last recorded at 181,128 miles on 5 May 2026, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,056 miles · 9 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
72 miles
Average per year
9,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,128 miles
  • 2025 – 172,080 miles
  • 2024 – 163,055 miles
  • 2023 – 151,881 miles
  • 2022 – 144,850 miles
  • 2021 – 131,560 miles
  • 2020 – 127,500 miles
  • 2019 – 117,924 miles
  • 2018 – 102,461 miles
  • 2017 – 101,623 miles
  • 2016 – 88,681 miles
  • 2015 – 75,932 miles
  • 2014 – 67,224 miles
  • 2013 – 58,819 miles
  • 2012 – 52,851 miles
  • 2011 – 43,680 miles
  • 2010 – 34,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,128 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,128 miles (+72)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    181,128 miles
    Test number
    728772521111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail181,056 miles (+8,976)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,056 miles
    Test number
    465592326727
    • MajorBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass172,080 miles (+9,025)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    172,080 miles
    Test number
    694036387185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass163,055 miles (+11,174)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    163,055 miles
    Test number
    288106121971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    151,881 miles
    Test number
    738310369099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail151,881 miles (+7,031)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,881 miles
    Test number
    537603356400
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass144,850 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    144,850 miles
    Test number
    960273130180
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  8. Fail144,850 miles (+13,290)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,850 miles
    Test number
    321084839318
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  9. Pass131,560 miles (+4,060)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    131,560 miles
    Test number
    811782183388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,500 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,500 miles
    Test number
    521985696346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail127,497 miles (+9,573)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,497 miles
    Test number
    370112328524
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass117,924 miles (+15,463)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    117,924 miles
    Test number
    107388235821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,461 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    102,461 miles
    Test number
    986098951674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    102,446 miles
    Test number
    871320791983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,446 miles (+823)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,446 miles
    Test number
    251160657524
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass101,623 miles (+12,942)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    101,623 miles
    Test number
    283725226470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,681 miles (+12,749)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    88,681 miles
    Test number
    824013586535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,932 miles
    Test number
    964656926531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,932 miles (+8,708)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,932 miles
    Test number
    977957075585
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  20. Pass67,224 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,224 miles
    Test number
    486628914318
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail67,224 miles (+8,405)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,224 miles
    Test number
    585552014362
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass58,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    58,819 miles
    Test number
    878052513388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,188 miles (+5,337)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,188 miles
    Test number
    709632713365
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass52,851 miles (+9,171)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    52,851 miles
    Test number
    366077412381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,680 miles (+9,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,680 miles
    Test number
    256300881272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass34,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,222 miles
    Test number
    234976680210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 WRU

Does C8 WRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 WRU is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 WRU?
The MOT on C8 WRU is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 WRU done?
C8 WRU was recorded at 181,128 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 9,442 miles a year.
Has C8 WRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 WRU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 WRU 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 WRU find?
C8 WRU passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 4 more.

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