BMW X5
Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc
V18 ESFMOT history
V18 ESF is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 9 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 112,825 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 112,825 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,374 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V18 ESF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 9 Jan 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V18 ESF was last recorded at 112,825 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 11,836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 100,989 miles · 20 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,836 miles
- Average per year
- 5,374 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 112,825 miles
- 2024 – 100,989 miles
- 2023 – 95,945 miles
- 2022 – 93,478 miles
- 2021 – 89,964 miles
- 2020 – 86,925 miles
- 2019 – 84,370 miles
- 2018 – 80,803 miles
- 2017 – 75,855 miles
- 2016 – 71,878 miles
- 2015 – 68,052 miles
- 2014 – 64,477 miles
- 2013 – 61,071 miles
- 2012 – 51,883 miles
- 2011 – 45,670 miles
- 2010 – 36,989 miles
- 2009 – 28,152 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,825 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315/35/20 smooth
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 30 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,825 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 112,825 miles
- Test number
- 418823408363
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail112,825 miles (+11,836)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,825 miles
- Test number
- 351679992665
- Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Number Plate spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,989 miles (+5,044)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 100,989 miles
- Test number
- 592059631538
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass95,945 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 95,945 miles
- Test number
- 654523913493
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315/35/20 smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40 20 (front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315/35 20 smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Fail95,945 miles (+2,467)7 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,945 miles
- Test number
- 804838085543
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315/35/20 smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40 20 (front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315/35 20 smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,478 miles (+3,514)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 93,478 miles
- Test number
- 581924497384
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all others (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315/35 20 (rear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315/35 20 (rear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass89,964 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 89,964 miles
- Test number
- 997886578784
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail89,964 miles (+3,039)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,964 miles
- Test number
- 512603640184
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass86,925 miles (+2,555)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 86,925 miles
- Test number
- 880370983734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,370 miles (+28)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 84,370 miles
- Test number
- 869163673810
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail84,342 miles (+3,539)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,342 miles
- Test number
- 921457958042
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass80,803 miles (+4,948)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 80,803 miles
- Test number
- 532685013049
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass75,855 miles (+3,977)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 75,855 miles
- Test number
- 962085223164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,878 miles (+3,826)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 71,878 miles
- Test number
- 773732417814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,052 miles (+3,575)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 68,052 miles
- Test number
- 843445272052
- AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child seat fitted.
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass64,477 miles (+3,406)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 64,477 miles
- Test number
- 299542734221
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass61,071 miles (+9,188)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 61,071 miles
- Test number
- 737283733201
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass51,883 miles (+6,213)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 51,883 miles
- Test number
- 779415032297
- AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Pass45,670 miles (+8,681)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 45,670 miles
- Test number
- 255423951372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,989 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 36,989 miles
- Test number
- 464532550378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,988 miles (+8,836)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,988 miles
- Test number
- 294891850327
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass28,152 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 28,152 miles
- Test number
- 994494869323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V18 ESF
- Does V18 ESF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V18 ESF expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V18 ESF?
- The MOT on V18 ESF expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V18 ESF done?
- V18 ESF was recorded at 112,825 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 5,374 miles a year.
- Has V18 ESF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V18 ESF has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on V18 ESF 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 V18 ESF find?
- V18 ESF passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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