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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

S8 KVRMOT history

S8 KVR is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 20 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 167,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

S8 KVR grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
167,979 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 KVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 KVR was last recorded at 167,979 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 5,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
162,642 miles · 7 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,337 miles
Average per year
7,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,979 miles
  • 2024 – 162,642 miles
  • 2023 – 146,746 miles
  • 2022 – 144,749 miles
  • 2021 – 138,768 miles
  • 2020 – 134,567 miles
  • 2019 – 122,504 miles
  • 2018 – 113,012 miles
  • 2017 – 102,588 miles
  • 2016 – 91,724 miles
  • 2015 – 87,457 miles
  • 2014 – 70,169 miles
  • 2012 – 67,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,979 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,979 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    167,979 miles
    Test number
    686807281451
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail167,979 miles (+5,337)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,979 miles
    Test number
    438439647695
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass162,642 miles (+15,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    162,642 miles
    Test number
    703962354009
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring worn and corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass146,746 miles (+1,997)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    146,746 miles
    Test number
    305367379324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass144,749 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    144,749 miles
    Test number
    929975197989
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail144,749 miles (+5,981)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,749 miles
    Test number
    112199934445
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass138,768 miles (+4,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    138,768 miles
    Test number
    705066661375
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low to register

  8. Pass134,567 miles (+12,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    134,567 miles
    Test number
    560001047227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass122,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,504 miles
    Test number
    182302894926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail122,504 miles (+9,492)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,504 miles
    Test number
    374287161014
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass113,012 miles (+10,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    113,012 miles
    Test number
    281519393412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass102,588 miles (+10,864)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    102,588 miles
    Test number
    494680960398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    91,724 miles
    Test number
    669412704410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,724 miles (+4,267)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,724 miles
    Test number
    153870407221
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass87,457 miles (+17,288)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    87,457 miles
    Test number
    287259655487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,169 miles (+2,289)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,169 miles
    Test number
    706906604071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    67,880 miles
    Test number
    376408252380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 KVR

Does S8 KVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 KVR is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 KVR?
The MOT on S8 KVR is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 KVR done?
S8 KVR was recorded at 167,979 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 7,718 miles a year.
Has S8 KVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 KVR has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 KVR 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 KVR find?
S8 KVR passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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