BMW X5
Red · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc
K8 ECEMOT history
K8 ECE is a red diesel BMW X5 first used on 8 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 118,168 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 118,168 mi
- At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,932 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 ECE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 8 Oct 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
K8 ECE was last recorded at 118,168 miles on 29 Oct 2026, 8,997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 109,171 miles · 17 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,997 miles
- Average per year
- 8,932 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,168 miles
- 2025 – 109,171 miles
- 2024 – 100,768 miles
- 2023 – 93,095 miles
- 2022 – 80,686 miles
- 2021 – 69,295 miles
- 2020 – 58,858 miles
- 2019 – 51,310 miles
- 2018 – 42,592 miles
- 2017 – 34,553 miles
- 2016 – 26,717 miles
- 2015 – 19,417 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail118,168 miles
- MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Nearside Front tyre worn smooth outer raised edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 9 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail118,168 miles (+8,997)7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,168 miles
- Test number
- 155110629794
- MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass109,171 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 109,171 miles
- Test number
- 841490887843
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre some wear on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail109,171 miles (+8,403)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,171 miles
- Test number
- 839038681468
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre some wear on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass100,768 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 100,768 miles
- Test number
- 436658767598
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn smooth outer raised edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Fail100,767 miles (+7,672)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,767 miles
- Test number
- 718447201983
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn smooth outer raised edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Pass93,095 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 93,095 miles
- Test number
- 426629482445
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail93,094 miles (+12,408)4 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,094 miles
- Test number
- 636933851765
- DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake slack adjuster seized (1.1.18 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc back plate vent insecure
Pass80,686 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 80,686 miles
- Test number
- 889214977746
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,676 miles (+11,381)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,676 miles
- Test number
- 442792991128
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,295 miles (+10,437)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 69,295 miles
- Test number
- 709690248539
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge/both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass58,858 miles (+7,548)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 58,858 miles
- Test number
- 598899031776
- DangerousCentral Rear Gearbox mounting defective BADLY CORRODED
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very thin advise checking asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryGear box under tray hanging down
Pass51,310 miles (+8,718)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 51,310 miles
- Test number
- 820970203968
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner (5.2.3 (e))
Pass42,592 miles (+8,039)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 42,592 miles
- Test number
- 894351024422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,553 miles (+7,836)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 34,553 miles
- Test number
- 642806835219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,717 miles (+7,300)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 26,717 miles
- Test number
- 544479875487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,417 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 19,417 miles
- Test number
- 942755342131
- AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre PUNCTURED
Questions about K8 ECE
- Does K8 ECE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 ECE is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on K8 ECE?
- The MOT on K8 ECE is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K8 ECE done?
- K8 ECE was recorded at 118,168 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 8,932 miles a year.
- Has K8 ECE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 ECE has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on K8 ECE 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 K8 ECE find?
- K8 ECE failed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with 7 major defects and 6 advisories: headlamp cleaning device for led or hid headlamp inoperative; nearside front headlamp aim too high; nearside rear brake hose ferrule excessively corroded, and 10 more.
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