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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

S8 PEFMOT history

S8 PEF is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 10 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2024 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 119,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2023.

S8 PEF black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2024
Mileage
119,359 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2023
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 PEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 PEF was last recorded at 119,359 miles on 25 Jul 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,357 miles · 11 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,359 miles
  • 2022 – 117,314 miles
  • 2018 – 111,354 miles
  • 2014 – 101,030 miles
  • 2013 – 87,245 miles
  • 2012 – 74,452 miles
  • 2011 – 65,101 miles
  • 2010 – 59,302 miles
  • 2009 – 34,736 miles
  • 2008 – 24,421 miles
  • 2007 – 14,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,359 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,359 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    119,359 miles
    Test number
    814885541686
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail119,357 miles (+2,043)3 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,357 miles
    Test number
    115635649600
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear arm of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass117,314 miles (+6)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    117,314 miles
    Test number
    812796984419
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted can not check all components
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted can not check all components

  4. Fail117,308 miles (+5,954)1 dangerous1 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,308 miles
    Test number
    690261176725
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted can not check all components
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted can not check all components

  5. Pass111,354 miles (+10,324)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,354 miles
    Test number
    126798845770
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes protected in sealent

  6. Pass101,030 miles (+9)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    101,030 miles
    Test number
    648178844259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  7. Fail101,021 miles (+13,776)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,021 miles
    Test number
    609397144203
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Fail87,245 miles4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,245 miles
    Test number
    355254923433
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass87,245 miles (+12,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    87,245 miles
    Test number
    836284223268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass74,452 miles (+9,351)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,452 miles
    Test number
    556637452216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,101 miles (+5,799)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,101 miles
    Test number
    305786151215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass59,302 miles (+24,566)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    59,302 miles
    Test number
    453517120211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,736 miles (+10,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    34,736 miles
    Test number
    113055529252
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  14. Pass24,421 miles (+9,441)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    24,421 miles
    Test number
    721608928207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    14,980 miles
    Test number
    434605417268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 PEF

Does S8 PEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 PEF expired on 24 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 PEF?
The MOT on S8 PEF expired on 24 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 PEF done?
S8 PEF was recorded at 119,359 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2023, an average of 6,534 miles a year.
Has S8 PEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 PEF has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S8 PEF 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 PEF find?
S8 PEF passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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