
BMW X5
Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc
R8 TREMOT history
R8 TRE is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 18 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 158,974 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 158,974 mi
- At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,432 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R8 TRE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 18 Aug 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R8 TRE was last recorded at 158,974 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 1,626 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 157,348 miles · 27 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,626 miles
- Average per year
- 6,432 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 158,974 miles
- 2025 – 157,348 miles
- 2024 – 156,010 miles
- 2023 – 154,766 miles
- 2022 – 153,130 miles
- 2021 – 153,129 miles
- 2020 – 147,894 miles
- 2019 – 142,857 miles
- 2018 – 137,577 miles
- 2017 – 131,797 miles
- 2016 – 127,724 miles
- 2015 – 120,999 miles
- 2014 – 105,307 miles
- 2013 – 99,989 miles
- 2012 – 93,139 miles
- 2011 – 87,076 miles
- 2010 – 81,572 miles
- 2009 – 69,676 miles
- 2008 – 51,429 miles
- 2007 – 37,126 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryInternal electrical wiring exposed N/S.
- AdvisoryN/S front wing is corroded with small hole
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySurface corrosion present front suspension components.
- AdvisoryTPMS warning indicator is on.
- AdvisoryUnder trays and covers restricting inspection of some components and prescribed area's.
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2024
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Plastic sill guards fitted obscuring some prescribed area's.
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 31 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,974 miles (+1,626)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 158,974 miles
- Test number
- 881107411292
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryInternal electrical wiring exposed N/S.
- AdvisoryN/S front wing is corroded with small hole
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion present front suspension components.
- AdvisoryTPMS warning indicator is on.
- AdvisoryUnder trays and covers restricting inspection of some components and prescribed area's.
Pass157,348 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 157,348 miles
- Test number
- 136707494771
- AdvisoryRear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Fail157,337 miles (+11)3 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,337 miles
- Test number
- 262333037476
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No visible pattern produced (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Upon application of the brake pedal the indicator fails to operate (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No visible pattern produced (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Electrical cables dangling from bumper (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Fail157,326 miles (+1,316)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,326 miles
- Test number
- 134345836728
- DangerousRear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass156,010 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 156,010 miles
- Test number
- 311980891123
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryPlastic sill guards fitted obscuring some prescribed area's.
- 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))
Fail156,006 miles (+1,240)2 dangerous4 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,006 miles
- Test number
- 333600245754
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryPlastic sill guards fitted obscuring some prescribed area's.
- 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))
Pass154,766 miles (+5)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 154,766 miles
- Test number
- 552279383927
- AdvisoryDog cage fitted N/S rear.
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic sill guards fitted obscuring some prescribed area's.
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail154,761 miles (+1,631)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,761 miles
- Test number
- 108008563223
- DangerousSuspension system inoperative Displayed on dashboard. (5.3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDog cage fitted N/S rear.
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic sill guards fitted obscuring some prescribed area's.
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass153,130 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 153,130 miles
- Test number
- 471705788465
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Has cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fuel tank area. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seat belt stalks work but are in need of cleaning.
- AdvisoryUnder trays and sill guards fitted obscuring some prescribed areas and components.
Fail153,129 miles (+5,235)3 major1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,129 miles
- Test number
- 851541769110
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper stabiliser arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper stabiliser arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Has cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fuel tank area to O/S rear wheel. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seat belt stalks are working but internal cleaning required.
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components and prescribed area's.
Pass147,894 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 147,894 miles
- Test number
- 660288578981
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play near side front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail147,894 miles (+5,037)2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,894 miles
- Test number
- 951974191268
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play near side front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass142,857 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 142,857 miles
- Test number
- 446169908513
- MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail142,857 miles (+5,280)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,857 miles
- Test number
- 498670739395
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass137,577 miles (+5,780)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 137,577 miles
- Test number
- 230786644855
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back under covers (1.1.11 (c))
Pass131,797 miles (+4,073)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 131,797 miles
- Test number
- 574442464381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,724 miles (+6,725)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 127,724 miles
- Test number
- 554903627504
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass120,999 miles (+15,692)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 120,999 miles
- Test number
- 286837815110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,307 miles (+5,318)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 105,307 miles
- Test number
- 876380594033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,989 miles (+126)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 99,989 miles
- Test number
- 528414283115
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail99,863 miles (+6,724)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,863 miles
- Test number
- 209120783468
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass93,139 miles (+103)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 93,139 miles
- Test number
- 879796582135
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Fail93,036 miles (+5,960)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,036 miles
- Test number
- 296282082498
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- NoteTyre warning monitor light on
Pass87,076 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 87,076 miles
- Test number
- 106597781116
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fail87,076 miles (+5,504)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,076 miles
- Test number
- 565675781136
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass81,572 miles (+11,896)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 81,572 miles
- Test number
- 142942700272
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass69,676 miles (+18,247)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 69,676 miles
- Test number
- 153496529242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,429 miles (+14,303)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 51,429 miles
- Test number
- 780365438277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,126 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 37,126 miles
- Test number
- 802303947237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R8 TRE
- Does R8 TRE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R8 TRE is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R8 TRE?
- The MOT on R8 TRE is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R8 TRE done?
- R8 TRE was recorded at 158,974 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 6,432 miles a year.
- Has R8 TRE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R8 TRE has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on R8 TRE 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 R8 TRE find?
- R8 TRE passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; internal electrical wiring exposed n/s.; n/s front wing is corroded with small hole, and 4 more.
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