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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

S8 VCVMOT history

S8 VCV is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 13 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 131,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

S8 VCV black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
131,326 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 VCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 VCV was last recorded at 131,326 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,324 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,326 miles
  • 2024 – 123,941 miles
  • 2023 – 113,541 miles
  • 2022 – 101,999 miles
  • 2021 – 93,255 miles
  • 2020 – 84,323 miles
  • 2018 – 74,074 miles
  • 2017 – 65,898 miles
  • 2016 – 58,297 miles
  • 2015 – 49,517 miles
  • 2014 – 39,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,326 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,326 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    131,326 miles
    Test number
    746648106941
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail131,324 miles (+7,383)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,324 miles
    Test number
    970564035834
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass123,941 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    123,941 miles
    Test number
    978133650895
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail123,941 miles (+10,400)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,941 miles
    Test number
    261915732969
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,541 miles (+11,542)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    113,541 miles
    Test number
    854109274334
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn to edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn to edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass101,999 miles (+8,744)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    101,999 miles
    Test number
    534406179922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,255 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,255 miles
    Test number
    258361586873
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail93,255 miles (+4,208)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,255 miles
    Test number
    142293052679
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 315/35/20 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 315/35/20 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20 RFT inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20 RFT inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass89,047 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,047 miles
    Test number
    243127662717
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail89,047 miles (+4,724)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,047 miles
    Test number
    573061993966
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass84,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,323 miles
    Test number
    104807683162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,323 miles (+10,249)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,323 miles
    Test number
    978188222638
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

  13. Pass74,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    74,074 miles
    Test number
    203966926731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,074 miles (+8,176)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,074 miles
    Test number
    143577562305
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  15. Pass65,898 miles (+7,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    65,898 miles
    Test number
    233903880608
    • AdvisoryNS&OS rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

  16. Pass58,297 miles (+8,780)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,297 miles
    Test number
    753467214872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,517 miles (+10,148)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,517 miles
    Test number
    943117710483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,369 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,369 miles
    Test number
    348013954423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tyres have small cuts in tread pattern

  19. Fail39,369 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,369 miles
    Test number
    978673654261
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tyres have small cuts in tread pattern

Questions about S8 VCV

Does S8 VCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 VCV is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 VCV?
The MOT on S8 VCV is valid until 21 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 VCV done?
S8 VCV was recorded at 131,326 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 8,184 miles a year.
Has S8 VCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 VCV has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 VCV 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 VCV find?
S8 VCV passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: central rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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