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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

T888 CETMOT history

T888 CET is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 5 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 194,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
194,582 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T888 CET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T888 CET was last recorded at 194,582 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 6,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,584 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,998 miles
Average per year
7,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,582 miles
  • 2025 – 187,584 miles
  • 2024 – 179,570 miles
  • 2023 – 168,567 miles
  • 2022 – 159,476 miles
  • 2021 – 151,383 miles
  • 2020 – 149,078 miles
  • 2019 – 140,265 miles
  • 2018 – 131,451 miles
  • 2017 – 125,069 miles
  • 2016 – 115,813 miles
  • 2015 – 111,713 miles
  • 2014 – 109,681 miles
  • 2013 – 105,579 miles
  • 2012 – 100,784 miles
  • 2011 – 95,031 miles
  • 2010 – 88,598 miles
  • 2009 – 78,845 miles
  • 2008 – 72,260 miles
  • 2007 – 46,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,582 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,582 miles (+6,998)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    194,582 miles
    Test number
    304903888197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass187,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    187,584 miles
    Test number
    740330578821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail187,584 miles (+8,014)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,584 miles
    Test number
    207548081115
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass179,570 miles (+11,003)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    179,570 miles
    Test number
    550843412655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass168,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    168,567 miles
    Test number
    727971235122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail168,567 miles (+9,091)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,567 miles
    Test number
    165893651095
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass159,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    159,476 miles
    Test number
    954762168493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail159,476 miles (+8,093)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,476 miles
    Test number
    125951083419
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass151,383 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    151,383 miles
    Test number
    252592110261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail151,380 miles (+2,302)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,380 miles
    Test number
    392818374133
    • MajorCentral Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment hand brake not holding on at top (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass149,078 miles (+8,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    149,078 miles
    Test number
    687709203675
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass140,265 miles (+8,814)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,265 miles
    Test number
    105725951623
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Pass131,451 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    131,451 miles
    Test number
    583574681757
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms have play

  14. Fail131,451 miles (+6,382)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,451 miles
    Test number
    454174691922
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen front both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms have play

  15. Pass125,069 miles (+9,256)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    125,069 miles
    Test number
    240620495105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass115,813 miles (+4,100)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    115,813 miles
    Test number
    991864428128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass111,713 miles (+2,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    111,713 miles
    Test number
    154703091291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass109,681 miles (+4,102)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    109,681 miles
    Test number
    875835644372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass105,579 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    105,579 miles
    Test number
    986460243325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail105,579 miles (+4,795)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,579 miles
    Test number
    758960043354
    • FailureNearside 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass100,784 miles (+5,753)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    100,784 miles
    Test number
    258392542310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass95,031 miles (+6,433)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    95,031 miles
    Test number
    428838141432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass88,598 miles (+5,147)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    88,598 miles
    Test number
    301549640303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,451 miles (+4,606)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    83,451 miles
    Test number
    221065000033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass78,845 miles (+6,585)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    78,845 miles
    Test number
    841309409077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass72,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    72,260 miles
    Test number
    282827218062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail72,260 miles (+25,547)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,260 miles
    Test number
    241326118008
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Fail46,713 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,713 miles
    Test number
    152283357419
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass46,713 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,713 miles
    Test number
    600143957070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T888 CET

Does T888 CET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T888 CET is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T888 CET?
The MOT on T888 CET is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T888 CET done?
T888 CET was recorded at 194,582 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 7,616 miles a year.
Has T888 CET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T888 CET has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T888 CET 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 T888 CET find?
T888 CET passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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