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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

J8 GEWMOT history

J8 GEW is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 8 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2024.

J8 GEW black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2025
Mileage
108,569 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 GEW
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
8 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 GEW was last recorded at 108,569 miles on 27 Nov 2024, 9,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Dec 2009: 23,639 miles, lower than 28,621 miles on 2 Dec 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
98,652 miles · 24 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
9,917 miles
Average per year
5,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,569 miles
  • 2023 – 98,652 miles
  • 2022 – 92,587 miles
  • 2021 – 90,642 miles
  • 2020 – 84,142 miles
  • 2019 – 80,334 miles
  • 2018 – 74,530 miles
  • 2017 – 66,755 miles
  • 2016 – 60,970 miles
  • 2015 – 54,112 miles
  • 2014 – 46,823 miles
  • 2013 – 42,249 miles
  • 2011 – 38,474 miles
  • 2010 – 36,492 miles
  • 2009 – 28,885 miles
  • 2008 – 22,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,569 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trackrod (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside front door mirror casing missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside front door mirror cover missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,569 miles (+9,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    108,569 miles
    Test number
    132704559033
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trackrod (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  2. Pass98,652 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,652 miles
    Test number
    877864888554
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail98,652 miles (+6,065)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,652 miles
    Test number
    731909079775
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass92,587 miles (+1,945)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    92,587 miles
    Test number
    522796320598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass90,642 miles (+6,500)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,642 miles
    Test number
    186312720594
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside front door mirror casing missing

  6. Pass84,142 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    84,142 miles
    Test number
    675456118261
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside front door mirror casing missing

  7. Fail84,137 miles (+3,803)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,137 miles
    Test number
    387205349256
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm michelin latitude 255 / 50 r 19 103 v (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside front door mirror casing missing

  8. Pass80,334 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    80,334 miles
    Test number
    912524773453
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside front door mirror cover missing

  9. Fail80,334 miles (+5,804)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,334 miles
    Test number
    727431003719
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside front door mirror cover missing

  10. Pass74,530 miles (+7,775)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,530 miles
    Test number
    188856166959
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Door mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass66,755 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,755 miles
    Test number
    414724530691
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to nearside and offside rear seat
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside front door mirror cover missing

  12. Fail66,750 miles (+5,780)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,750 miles
    Test number
    707985246020
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to nearside and offside rear seat
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside front door mirror cover missing

  13. Pass60,970 miles (+44)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,970 miles
    Test number
    718378928001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  14. Fail60,926 miles (+6,814)1 dangerous2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,926 miles
    Test number
    651519278073
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  15. Fail54,112 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,112 miles
    Test number
    547925485128
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass54,112 miles (+7,289)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,112 miles
    Test number
    986835185122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,823 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,823 miles
    Test number
    218167554425
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteChild seat fitted on nearside rear and offside rear

  18. Fail46,823 miles (+4,574)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,823 miles
    Test number
    996637354169
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteChild seat fitted on nearside rear and offside rear

  19. Pass42,249 miles (+3,775)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    42,249 miles
    Test number
    225698503042
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside and offside rear seat

  20. Pass38,474 miles (+1,982)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    38,474 miles
    Test number
    926012541354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,492 miles (+7,607)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    36,492 miles
    Test number
    401995160300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,885 miles
    Test number
    513725669330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,885 miles (+5,246)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,885 miles
    Test number
    110063569359
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre got a cut but not showing cords or ply

  24. Pass23,639 miles (-4,982)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    23,639 miles
    Test number
    690672749305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail28,621 miles (+6,051)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,621 miles
    Test number
    731126639338
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass22,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,570 miles
    Test number
    770690888298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 GEW

Does J8 GEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 GEW expired on 26 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 GEW?
The MOT on J8 GEW expired on 26 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 GEW done?
J8 GEW was recorded at 108,569 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2024, an average of 5,328 miles a year.
Has J8 GEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 GEW has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on J8 GEW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Dec 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J8 GEW find?
J8 GEW passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2024 with 3 advisories: front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trackrod; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; undertray fitted.

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