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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

V13 MAHMOT history

V13 MAH is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 16 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

V13 MAH silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
121,895 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V13 MAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V13 MAH was last recorded at 121,895 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,893 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,895 miles
  • 2024 – 106,568 miles
  • 2023 – 92,990 miles
  • 2022 – 87,978 miles
  • 2021 – 80,867 miles
  • 2020 – 74,275 miles
  • 2019 – 56,703 miles
  • 2018 – 37,101 miles
  • 2017 – 30,100 miles
  • 2016 – 21,630 miles
  • 2015 – 17,855 miles
  • 2013 – 15,399 miles
  • 2012 – 14,532 miles
  • 2011 – 13,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,895 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Diff seal weepingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,895 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    121,895 miles
    Test number
    355077541454
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Diff seal weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper 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. Fail121,893 miles (+15,325)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,893 miles
    Test number
    407390533897
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Diff seal weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper 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))

  3. Pass106,568 miles (+13,578)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    106,568 miles
    Test number
    696603635819
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged offside and nearside glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside rear arm lift in joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing smooth at inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass92,990 miles (+5,012)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    92,990 miles
    Test number
    387495446015
    • MinorRear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass87,978 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    87,978 miles
    Test number
    239298996205
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail87,978 miles1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,978 miles
    Test number
    884307381086
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail87,978 miles (+7,111)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,978 miles
    Test number
    207670263760
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder excessively worn, exposing cords. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder excessively worn, exposing cords. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,867 miles (+1)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,867 miles
    Test number
    588408013605
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail80,866 miles (+6,591)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,866 miles
    Test number
    994542248014
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass74,275 miles (+17,572)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,275 miles
    Test number
    865492524364
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing and feathering on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass56,703 miles (+19,602)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,703 miles
    Test number
    346821819224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,101 miles (+7,001)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    37,101 miles
    Test number
    702538594980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,100 miles (+8,470)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    30,100 miles
    Test number
    956229791622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,630 miles (+2,230)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    21,630 miles
    Test number
    775336382963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    19,400 miles
    Test number
    871950375706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail19,400 miles (+1,545)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,400 miles
    Test number
    768947125287
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

  17. Pass17,855 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    17,855 miles
    Test number
    145853415075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail17,846 miles (+2,447)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,846 miles
    Test number
    827589705069
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass15,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    15,399 miles
    Test number
    559775323347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail15,399 miles (+867)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,399 miles
    Test number
    478324223315
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

  21. Pass14,532 miles (+547)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    14,532 miles
    Test number
    226298022388
    • NoteBoth front headlamp washer jets missing

  22. Pass13,985 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    13,985 miles
    Test number
    146905911356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about V13 MAH

Does V13 MAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V13 MAH is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V13 MAH?
The MOT on V13 MAH is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V13 MAH done?
V13 MAH was recorded at 121,895 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 7,718 miles a year.
Has V13 MAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V13 MAH has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V13 MAH 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 V13 MAH find?
V13 MAH passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside; nearside rear diff seal weeping; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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