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BMW X5

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 4,799 cc

S8 XSFMOT history

S8 XSF is a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 124,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

S8 XSF blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
124,672 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 XSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 XSF was last recorded at 124,672 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 10,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Nov 2012: 65,698 miles, lower than 557,949 miles on 26 Sept 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,309 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,363 miles
Average per year
5,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,672 miles
  • 2025 – 114,309 miles
  • 2024 – 105,346 miles
  • 2023 – 103,011 miles
  • 2021 – 96,485 miles
  • 2020 – 95,948 miles
  • 2019 – 95,432 miles
  • 2017 – 91,848 miles
  • 2016 – 83,427 miles
  • 2015 – 80,503 miles
  • 2014 – 75,763 miles
  • 2013 – 69,827 miles
  • 2012 – 65,698 miles
  • 2011 – 557,949 miles
  • 2010 – 45,774 miles
  • 2009 – 37,182 miles
  • 2008 – 30,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,672 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • O/S and N/S boot floor areas corroded (non structure).

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Park brake low effort.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Under trays/sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,672 miles (+10,363)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    124,672 miles
    Test number
    506267463689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,309 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    114,309 miles
    Test number
    473938192293
    • AdvisoryO/S and N/S boot floor areas corroded (non structure).
    • AdvisoryPark brake low effort.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

  3. Fail114,279 miles (+8,933)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,279 miles
    Test number
    549463925469
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Leveling arm. (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/S and N/S boot floor areas corroded (non structure).
    • AdvisoryPark brake low effort.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

  4. Pass105,346 miles (+2,335)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    105,346 miles
    Test number
    598622997580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,011 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    103,011 miles
    Test number
    415907964458
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail103,011 miles (+6,526)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,011 miles
    Test number
    814221043993
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,485 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,485 miles
    Test number
    520534311600
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail96,484 miles (+536)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,484 miles
    Test number
    151743336586
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass95,948 miles (+516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,948 miles
    Test number
    657840240895
    • AdvisoryBoth os tyres inner edges worn

  10. Pass95,432 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    95,432 miles
    Test number
    699294874464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,426 miles (+3,578)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,426 miles
    Test number
    806077212029
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge showing cord and wire (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass91,848 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    91,848 miles
    Test number
    518687485194
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail91,787 miles (+8,360)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,787 miles
    Test number
    778905508236
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass83,427 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    83,427 miles
    Test number
    234842029284
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail83,427 miles (+2,924)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,427 miles
    Test number
    646266128595
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass80,503 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    80,503 miles
    Test number
    953917220066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,497 miles (+4,734)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,497 miles
    Test number
    440019360542
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass75,763 miles (+9)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    75,763 miles
    Test number
    489895724448
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail75,754 miles (+5,927)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,754 miles
    Test number
    705853824334
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass69,827 miles (+4,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    69,827 miles
    Test number
    488735623444
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass65,698 miles (-492,251)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    65,698 miles
    Test number
    959411922327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass557,949 miles (+502,210)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    557,949 miles
    Test number
    955499961274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake lining warning lamp on
    • NoteRear brake disc,s slightly worn
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s/f tyre wall
    • NoteUnable to fully check sills due to covers fitted
    • NoteUnderbody guards fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

  23. Fail55,739 miles (+9,965)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,739 miles
    Test number
    306526461247
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake lining warning lamp on
    • NoteRear brake disc,s slightly worn
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s/f tyre wall
    • NoteUnable to fully check sills due to covers fitted
    • NoteUnderbody guards fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

  24. Pass45,774 miles (+8,592)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,774 miles
    Test number
    503464190138
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear disces sligth wear

  25. Pass37,182 miles (+7,174)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,182 miles
    Test number
    932750929161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,008 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,008 miles
    Test number
    233322418402
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  27. Fail30,008 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,008 miles
    Test number
    363649008197
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about S8 XSF

Does S8 XSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 XSF is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 XSF?
The MOT on S8 XSF is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 XSF done?
S8 XSF was recorded at 124,672 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 5,210 miles a year.
Has S8 XSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 XSF has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 XSF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S8 XSF find?
S8 XSF passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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