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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

T8 NLLMOT history

T8 NLL is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 28 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 188,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
188,636 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 NLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 NLL was last recorded at 188,636 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 1,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,608 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,028 miles
Average per year
5,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,636 miles
  • 2025 – 187,608 miles
  • 2024 – 186,622 miles
  • 2023 – 184,474 miles
  • 2022 – 182,569 miles
  • 2020 – 178,060 miles
  • 2019 – 172,026 miles
  • 2018 – 166,690 miles
  • 2017 – 159,891 miles
  • 2016 – 152,833 miles
  • 2015 – 142,584 miles
  • 2014 – 142,575 miles
  • 2013 – 142,476 miles
  • 2012 – 142,114 miles
  • 2011 – 140,731 miles
  • 2010 – 137,125 miles
  • 2009 – 132,489 miles
  • 2008 – 124,995 miles
  • 2007 – 113,363 miles
  • 2006 – 88,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,636 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,636 miles (+1,028)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    188,636 miles
    Test number
    435863625815
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass187,608 miles (+986)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    187,608 miles
    Test number
    745572905488
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass186,622 miles (+2,148)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    186,622 miles
    Test number
    334536250227
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair.
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass184,474 miles (+1,905)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    184,474 miles
    Test number
    912854824883
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass182,569 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    182,569 miles
    Test number
    592254065512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail182,480 miles (+4,420)4 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,480 miles
    Test number
    724287544850
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE Has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has excess travel

  7. Pass178,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    178,060 miles
    Test number
    198674341418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail178,060 miles (+6,034)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,060 miles
    Test number
    826887018107
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass172,026 miles (+5,336)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    172,026 miles
    Test number
    992044961130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass166,690 miles (+6,799)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    166,690 miles
    Test number
    931898225058
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass159,891 miles (+45)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    159,891 miles
    Test number
    860286985305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + under trays fitted

  12. Fail159,846 miles (+7,013)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,846 miles
    Test number
    566216631406
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCover tray fitted an engine bay and under the bay
    • AdvisoryCover tray fitted an engine bay and under the boy

  13. Pass152,833 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    152,833 miles
    Test number
    492174393965
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail152,833 miles (+10,249)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,833 miles
    Test number
    797436134398
    • FailureFuel system component leaking under vehicle (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort 15/ (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass142,584 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    142,584 miles
    Test number
    422282823403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass142,575 miles (+99)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    142,575 miles
    Test number
    495257224204
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass142,476 miles (+362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    142,476 miles
    Test number
    619081513220
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass142,114 miles (+1,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    142,114 miles
    Test number
    249021492290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass140,731 miles (+3,606)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    140,731 miles
    Test number
    895422761280
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass137,125 miles (+4,636)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    137,125 miles
    Test number
    194089280274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass132,489 miles (+63)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    132,489 miles
    Test number
    520547919369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside mirror not fully secured.

  22. Fail132,426 miles (+7,431)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,426 miles
    Test number
    302884799206
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.
    • NoteFront number plate damaged.
    • NoteNearside rearview mirror insecure.

  23. Pass124,995 miles (+11,632)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    124,995 miles
    Test number
    471156208437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked

  24. Pass113,363 miles (+25,266)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    113,363 miles
    Test number
    884096697207
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Fail88,097 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,097 miles
    Test number
    204112026329
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteO/S/F CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT GAITOR BADLY CRACKED

  26. Pass88,097 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    88,097 miles
    Test number
    573122726377
    • NoteO/S/F CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT GAITOR BADLY CRACKED

Questions about T8 NLL

Does T8 NLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 NLL is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 NLL?
The MOT on T8 NLL is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 NLL done?
T8 NLL was recorded at 188,636 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 5,102 miles a year.
Has T8 NLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 NLL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T8 NLL 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 T8 NLL find?
T8 NLL passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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