
BMW X5
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
V7 TLJMOT history
V7 TLJ is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 27 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 194,467 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 194,467 mi
- At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,651 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V7 TLJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 27 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V7 TLJ was last recorded at 194,467 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 194,460 miles · 3 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 9,651 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 194,467 miles
- 2025 – 187,511 miles
- 2024 – 182,204 miles
- 2023 – 174,760 miles
- 2022 – 165,690 miles
- 2021 – 156,818 miles
- 2020 – 152,212 miles
- 2019 – 147,279 miles
- 2018 – 140,958 miles
- 2017 – 135,673 miles
- 2016 – 130,437 miles
- 2015 – 117,386 miles
- 2014 – 100,085 miles
- 2013 – 80,461 miles
- 2012 – 66,189 miles
- 2011 – 61,854 miles
- 2010 – 42,799 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear flexible hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms, inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 22 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass194,467 miles (+7)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 194,467 miles
- Test number
- 252933108005
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear flexible hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms, inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail194,460 miles (+6,949)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,460 miles
- Test number
- 938413765534
- MajorElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear flexible hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms, inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass187,511 miles (+5,307)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 187,511 miles
- Test number
- 714858208014
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass182,204 miles (+7,444)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 182,204 miles
- Test number
- 646939585546
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass174,760 miles (+9,070)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 174,760 miles
- Test number
- 941442189277
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass165,690 miles (+8,872)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 165,690 miles
- Test number
- 130537961045
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass156,818 miles (+4,606)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 156,818 miles
- Test number
- 313879267297
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass152,212 miles (+4,933)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 152,212 miles
- Test number
- 987873031558
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,279 miles (+6,321)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 147,279 miles
- Test number
- 659384654770
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,958 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 140,958 miles
- Test number
- 449973367132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,957 miles (+5,284)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,957 miles
- Test number
- 819637465823
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass135,673 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 135,673 miles
- Test number
- 467723337536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,673 miles (+5,236)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,673 miles
- Test number
- 567096381304
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass130,437 miles (+13,051)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 130,437 miles
- Test number
- 626565861755
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,386 miles (+17,301)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 117,386 miles
- Test number
- 371650031431
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (front bush) (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (front bush) (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass100,085 miles (+19,624)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 100,085 miles
- Test number
- 175418004352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,461 miles (+14,272)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 80,461 miles
- Test number
- 186971713337
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass66,189 miles (+4,335)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 66,189 miles
- Test number
- 438395412483
- NoteN/s/f tyre slightly wearing off on outer edge
- NoteN/s/r tyre slighty wearing on inner edge
- NoteO/s/r tyre slighty wearing on inner edge
Pass61,854 miles (+1,030)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 61,854 miles
- Test number
- 168868911329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,824 miles (+18,025)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 60,824 miles
- Test number
- 379252771210
- NoteFront pads getting low (inner}
- NoteFront tyres feathering outer edges advise tracking check?
Pass42,799 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 42,799 miles
- Test number
- 494596250365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V7 TLJ
- Does V7 TLJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 TLJ is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V7 TLJ?
- The MOT on V7 TLJ is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V7 TLJ done?
- V7 TLJ was recorded at 194,467 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 9,651 miles a year.
- Has V7 TLJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V7 TLJ has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on V7 TLJ 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 V7 TLJ find?
- V7 TLJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear flexible hose; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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