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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

NMC 527MOT history

NMC 527 is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 19 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 133,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

NMC 527 silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
133,056 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NMC 527
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NMC 527 was last recorded at 133,056 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 2,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,802 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,254 miles
Average per year
6,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,056 miles
  • 2025 – 130,802 miles
  • 2024 – 126,990 miles
  • 2023 – 124,808 miles
  • 2022 – 122,745 miles
  • 2021 – 119,434 miles
  • 2020 – 116,875 miles
  • 2019 – 111,806 miles
  • 2018 – 105,653 miles
  • 2017 – 99,482 miles
  • 2016 – 91,592 miles
  • 2015 – 85,476 miles
  • 2014 – 78,185 miles
  • 2013 – 69,306 miles
  • 2012 – 57,785 miles
  • 2011 – 39,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,056 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking/perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning boot LED in-op (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning boot LED in-op (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285-45-19 RFT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285-45-19 RFT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,056 miles (+2,254)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    133,056 miles
    Test number
    178913099429
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking/perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning boot LED in-op (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning boot LED in-op (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285-45-19 RFT (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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285-45-19 RFT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass130,802 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    130,802 miles
    Test number
    379233888232
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail130,800 miles (+3,810)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,800 miles
    Test number
    626805287596
    • 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass126,990 miles (+2,182)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    126,990 miles
    Test number
    451434570940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,808 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    124,808 miles
    Test number
    869418082277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,745 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    122,745 miles
    Test number
    218267715173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail122,733 miles (+3,299)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,733 miles
    Test number
    231974223232
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass119,434 miles (+2,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    119,434 miles
    Test number
    595705979451
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass116,875 miles (+5,069)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    116,875 miles
    Test number
    875217032946
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass111,806 miles (+6,153)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,806 miles
    Test number
    983256163405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,653 miles (+6,171)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    105,653 miles
    Test number
    345041652305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,482 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,482 miles
    Test number
    445036646583
    • 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)

  13. Fail99,413 miles (+7,821)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,413 miles
    Test number
    104010875521
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  14. Pass91,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    91,592 miles
    Test number
    149330506634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,592 miles (+6,116)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,592 miles
    Test number
    354479784326
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass85,476 miles (+7,291)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,476 miles
    Test number
    858610265179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,185 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    78,185 miles
    Test number
    989264464112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,184 miles (+8,878)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,184 miles
    Test number
    945572364182
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • NoteOffside rear inner side light not working

  19. Pass69,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,306 miles
    Test number
    246402643494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,306 miles (+11,521)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,306 miles
    Test number
    709452843185
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

  21. Pass57,785 miles (+18,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,785 miles
    Test number
    577022942134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass39,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,152 miles
    Test number
    106603441180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NMC 527

What vehicle is registration NMC 527 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NMC 527 on a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 19 Jun 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does NMC 527 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NMC 527 is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on NMC 527?
The MOT on NMC 527 is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NMC 527 done?
NMC 527 was recorded at 133,056 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 6,234 miles a year.
Has NMC 527 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NMC 527 has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on NMC 527 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 NMC 527 find?
NMC 527 passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking/perished; nearside rear inner position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning boot led in-op; offside rear inner position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning boot led in-op, and 5 more.

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