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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.

V7 TLJ black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass194,467 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass152,212 miles (+4,933)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    152,212 miles
    Test number
    987873031558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass147,279 miles (+6,321)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    147,279 miles
    Test number
    659384654770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass140,958 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    140,958 miles
    Test number
    449973367132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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
  12. Pass135,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    135,673 miles
    Test number
    467723337536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass130,437 miles (+13,051)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    130,437 miles
    Test number
    626565861755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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
  16. Pass100,085 miles (+19,624)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    100,085 miles
    Test number
    175418004352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. 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
  19. Pass61,854 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    61,854 miles
    Test number
    168868911329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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?
  21. 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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