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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

S8 BVMMOT history

S8 BVM is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

S8 BVM black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
106,062 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 BVM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 BVM was last recorded at 106,062 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 6,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,193 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,869 miles
Average per year
5,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,062 miles
  • 2025 – 99,193 miles
  • 2024 – 93,806 miles
  • 2023 – 93,181 miles
  • 2022 – 91,464 miles
  • 2021 – 88,871 miles
  • 2020 – 86,779 miles
  • 2019 – 82,419 miles
  • 2018 – 75,813 miles
  • 2017 – 70,306 miles
  • 2016 – 63,944 miles
  • 2015 – 59,976 miles
  • 2013 – 52,812 miles
  • 2012 – 45,892 miles
  • 2011 – 28,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,062 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Os dip beam light output poor

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre bald, tyre is also perishing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,062 miles (+6,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    106,062 miles
    Test number
    713668427985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass99,193 miles (+5,387)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    99,193 miles
    Test number
    318883001576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency just met, would recommend adjustment
    • AdvisorySmall chip in front windscreen

  3. Pass93,806 miles (+625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    93,806 miles
    Test number
    108277326415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass93,181 miles (+7)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    93,181 miles
    Test number
    330942580974
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water in lens, faded light. (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre bald, tyre is also perishing. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre bald, tyre is also perishing. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail93,174 miles (+1,710)4 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,174 miles
    Test number
    851640438173
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens frosty. (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water in lens, faded light. (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre bald, tyre is also perishing. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre bald, tyre is also perishing. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass91,464 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    91,464 miles
    Test number
    899408679729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread badly on the outer on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOs dip beam light output poor

  7. Fail91,460 miles (+2,589)1 dangerous2 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,460 miles
    Test number
    973755469652
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread badly on the outer on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOs dip beam light output poor

  8. Pass88,871 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    88,871 miles
    Test number
    458240253537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on outer edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOS dip beam light output poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail88,871 miles (+2,092)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,871 miles
    Test number
    116615278346
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on outer edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOS dip beam light output poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass86,779 miles (+4,360)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,779 miles
    Test number
    201290394099
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip within zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF + NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF + OSR + NSR (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass82,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,419 miles
    Test number
    107394265353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,419 miles (+6,606)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,419 miles
    Test number
    651676008067
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

  13. Pass75,813 miles (+5,507)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    75,813 miles
    Test number
    352619410162
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass70,306 miles (+6,362)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,306 miles
    Test number
    608087123933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,944 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,944 miles
    Test number
    508261088594
    • AdvisoryNSF WASHER JET WATER SUPPLY POOR
    • AdvisoryTHE OSR BRAKE BLEED NIPPLE IS DAMP BUT NO LEAK FOUND

  16. Fail63,944 miles (+3,968)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,944 miles
    Test number
    761779642201
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNSF WASHER JET WATER SUPPLY POOR
    • AdvisoryTHE OSR BRAKE BLEED NIPPLE IS DAMP BUT NO LEAK FOUND
    • AdvisoryTPMS TELL TALE IS ON

  17. Pass59,976 miles (+7,164)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,976 miles
    Test number
    157200395132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,812 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,812 miles
    Test number
    235637653378
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass52,812 miles (+6,920)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    52,812 miles
    Test number
    836597953357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,892 miles (+6,389)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    45,892 miles
    Test number
    628035352325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,503 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,503 miles
    Test number
    716988502123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Fail39,503 miles (+10,619)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,503 miles
    Test number
    986694102115
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Fail28,884 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,884 miles
    Test number
    129850371006
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass28,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,884 miles
    Test number
    158820871071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 BVM

Does S8 BVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 BVM is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 BVM?
The MOT on S8 BVM is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 BVM done?
S8 BVM was recorded at 106,062 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 5,139 miles a year.
Has S8 BVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 BVM has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on S8 BVM 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 S8 BVM find?
S8 BVM passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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