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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

S18 VJGMOT history

S18 VJG is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 21 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 136,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

S18 VJG grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
136,001 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 VJG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 VJG was last recorded at 136,001 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 7,837 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,164 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,837 miles
Average per year
6,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,001 miles
  • 2025 – 128,164 miles
  • 2024 – 121,005 miles
  • 2023 – 113,075 miles
  • 2022 – 105,711 miles
  • 2021 – 101,279 miles
  • 2020 – 97,776 miles
  • 2019 – 90,782 miles
  • 2018 – 78,562 miles
  • 2017 – 78,551 miles
  • 2016 – 75,700 miles
  • 2015 – 65,029 miles
  • 2014 – 56,290 miles
  • 2013 – 50,294 miles
  • 2012 – 41,858 miles
  • 2011 – 31,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,001 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,001 miles (+7,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    136,001 miles
    Test number
    414220780769
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,164 miles (+7,159)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    128,164 miles
    Test number
    392504934355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,005 miles (+7,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    121,005 miles
    Test number
    278897042920
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass113,075 miles (+7,364)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    113,075 miles
    Test number
    511418259055
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 rear flexible hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass105,711 miles (+4,432)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    105,711 miles
    Test number
    613708352557
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn

  6. Pass101,279 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    101,279 miles
    Test number
    993418708906
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre showing signs of being driven flat, side wall damaged advise replacement
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail101,279 miles (+3,503)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,279 miles
    Test number
    898249783459
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre showing signs of being driven flat, side wall damaged advise replacement
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass97,776 miles (+6,994)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    97,776 miles
    Test number
    124487470805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,782 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,782 miles
    Test number
    803253912566
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail90,782 miles (+12,220)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,782 miles
    Test number
    938561134037
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass78,562 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,562 miles
    Test number
    895718582948
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  12. Fail78,551 miles (+2,851)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,551 miles
    Test number
    272429863849
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass75,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    75,700 miles
    Test number
    890591210120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,699 miles (+1,925)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,699 miles
    Test number
    763830950285
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported Joint loose (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing 1 missing each wheel (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass73,774 miles (+8,745)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,774 miles
    Test number
    876693168811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,029 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    65,029 miles
    Test number
    929411725084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail65,029 miles (+8,739)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,029 miles
    Test number
    605781225077
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass56,290 miles (+5,996)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    56,290 miles
    Test number
    629971824011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,294 miles (+8,436)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    50,294 miles
    Test number
    736442443070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,858 miles (+10,670)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    41,858 miles
    Test number
    889467542014
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass31,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    31,188 miles
    Test number
    928122941053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 VJG

Does S18 VJG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 VJG is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 VJG?
The MOT on S18 VJG is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 VJG done?
S18 VJG was recorded at 136,001 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 6,829 miles a year.
Has S18 VJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 VJG has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on S18 VJG 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 S18 VJG find?
S18 VJG passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rear oil leak, but not excessive differential.

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