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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

T13 TEAMOT history

T13 TEA is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 5 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 138,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
138,592 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T13 TEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T13 TEA was last recorded at 138,592 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 3,271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,321 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,271 miles
Average per year
5,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,592 miles
  • 2025 – 135,321 miles
  • 2024 – 132,638 miles
  • 2023 – 127,850 miles
  • 2021 – 121,772 miles
  • 2020 – 116,940 miles
  • 2019 – 105,597 miles
  • 2018 – 101,157 miles
  • 2017 – 92,634 miles
  • 2016 – 81,017 miles
  • 2015 – 72,363 miles
  • 2014 – 64,608 miles
  • 2013 – 57,661 miles
  • 2012 – 54,104 miles
  • 2011 – 49,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,592 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,592 miles (+3,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    138,592 miles
    Test number
    420122312478
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,321 miles (+2,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    135,321 miles
    Test number
    889130005114
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  3. Pass132,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    132,638 miles
    Test number
    823269104580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail132,638 miles (+4,788)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,638 miles
    Test number
    726260021693
    • DangerousRear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass127,850 miles (+6,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,850 miles
    Test number
    543022199953
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass121,772 miles (+4,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    121,772 miles
    Test number
    993571118853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass116,940 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,940 miles
    Test number
    771548071235
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail116,940 miles (+11,343)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,940 miles
    Test number
    299141087128
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass105,597 miles (+4,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,597 miles
    Test number
    585569441360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass101,157 miles (+8,523)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,157 miles
    Test number
    415232053650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass92,634 miles (+105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    92,634 miles
    Test number
    827210035716
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail92,529 miles (+11,512)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,529 miles
    Test number
    837187022426
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass81,017 miles (+8,654)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,017 miles
    Test number
    148243278252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass72,363 miles (+7,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,363 miles
    Test number
    158387015217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass64,608 miles (+6,947)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,608 miles
    Test number
    729027314241
    • DangerousNsr tyre excessively worn on inner edge
    • DangerousOsr tyre excessively worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass57,661 miles (+3,557)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,661 miles
    Test number
    225623703464
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNo exhaust emissions print out issued due to low emission reading

  17. Pass54,104 miles (+4,536)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,104 miles
    Test number
    389361302162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    49,568 miles
    Test number
    699844801146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T13 TEA

Does T13 TEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T13 TEA is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T13 TEA?
The MOT on T13 TEA is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T13 TEA done?
T13 TEA was recorded at 138,592 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 5,981 miles a year.
Has T13 TEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T13 TEA has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T13 TEA 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 T13 TEA find?
T13 TEA passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; oil leak, but not excessive.

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