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BMW X5

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc

V88 TOPMOT history

V88 TOP is a silver petrol BMW X5 first used on 27 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 82,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

V88 TOP silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
82,629 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V88 TOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V88 TOP was last recorded at 82,629 miles on 28 Jan 2025, 445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,184 miles · 20 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
445 miles
Average per year
2,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,629 miles
  • 2023 – 82,184 miles
  • 2022 – 81,954 miles
  • 2020 – 81,726 miles
  • 2019 – 81,350 miles
  • 2018 – 80,738 miles
  • 2017 – 80,278 miles
  • 2016 – 79,608 miles
  • 2015 – 78,575 miles
  • 2014 – 77,459 miles
  • 2013 – 76,298 miles
  • 2012 – 75,116 miles
  • 2011 – 72,877 miles
  • 2009 – 67,074 miles
  • 2008 – 59,954 miles
  • 2007 – 53,038 miles
  • 2006 – 43,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both rear tyre sidewalls poor condition.also o/s front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    389259380522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. FailMileage not read1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    543814080001
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass82,629 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    82,629 miles
    Test number
    804470369687
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    406113651012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,184 miles (+230)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    82,184 miles
    Test number
    726366314273
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. Pass81,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,954 miles
    Test number
    407834012867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    382735284190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass81,726 miles (+376)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,726 miles
    Test number
    612409241924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,350 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,350 miles
    Test number
    792329333085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,345 miles (+607)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,345 miles
    Test number
    109507828594
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass80,738 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    80,738 miles
    Test number
    389914124908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,278 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    80,278 miles
    Test number
    159311715696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,608 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,608 miles
    Test number
    604642574611
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre sidewalls poor condition.also o/s front
  14. Fail79,606 miles (+1,031)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,606 miles
    Test number
    620965264305
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre sidewalls poor condition.also o/s front
  15. Pass78,575 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    78,575 miles
    Test number
    355020415016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,459 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    77,459 miles
    Test number
    356313024025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,455 miles (+1,157)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,455 miles
    Test number
    345008514053
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  18. Pass76,298 miles (+1,182)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    76,298 miles
    Test number
    668744413078
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth front roll bar drop links worn
    • NoteHandbrake low on performance
    • NoteNearside rear lens broken
  19. Pass75,116 miles (+2)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    75,116 miles
    Test number
    218976022058
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth front roll bar drop links worn
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside rear light lens broken
  20. Fail75,114 miles (+2,237)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,114 miles
    Test number
    925144122028
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth front roll bar drop links worn
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside rear light lens broken
  21. Pass72,877 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    72,877 miles
    Test number
    535465321040
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear lens broken
  22. Fail72,875 miles (+5,801)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,875 miles
    Test number
    707464421069
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear lens broken
  23. Pass67,074 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    67,074 miles
    Test number
    930587449269
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  24. Fail67,074 miles (+7,120)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,074 miles
    Test number
    984775249218
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  25. Pass59,954 miles (+6,916)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    59,954 miles
    Test number
    922103368299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,038 miles (+9,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    53,038 miles
    Test number
    741655067274
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  27. Pass43,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    43,560 miles
    Test number
    143248366205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail43,560 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,560 miles
    Test number
    132605456237
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about V88 TOP

Does V88 TOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V88 TOP is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V88 TOP?
The MOT on V88 TOP is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V88 TOP done?
V88 TOP was recorded at 82,629 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2025, an average of 2,126 miles a year.
Has V88 TOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V88 TOP has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V88 TOP 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 V88 TOP find?
V88 TOP passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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