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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,398 cc

V8 BSFMOT history

V8 BSF is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 5 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 156,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

V8 BSF black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
156,951 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 BSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 BSF was last recorded at 156,951 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 4,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,519 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,432 miles
Average per year
6,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,951 miles
  • 2025 – 152,519 miles
  • 2024 – 145,471 miles
  • 2023 – 139,271 miles
  • 2022 – 133,218 miles
  • 2021 – 127,459 miles
  • 2020 – 123,144 miles
  • 2019 – 117,464 miles
  • 2018 – 110,919 miles
  • 2017 – 104,723 miles
  • 2016 – 99,107 miles
  • 2015 – 92,582 miles
  • 2014 – 86,010 miles
  • 2013 – 78,552 miles
  • 2012 – 70,658 miles
  • 2011 – 67,036 miles
  • 2010 – 62,559 miles
  • 2009 – 50,456 miles
  • 2008 – 37,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,951 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,951 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    156,951 miles
    Test number
    263051032006
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail156,951 miles (+4,432)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,951 miles
    Test number
    665575843454
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,519 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    152,519 miles
    Test number
    694742812373
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail152,519 miles (+7,048)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,519 miles
    Test number
    489737271404
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass145,471 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,471 miles
    Test number
    567402703174
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  6. Fail145,471 miles (+6,200)3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,471 miles
    Test number
    412009454155
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp levelling sensor arm fouling anti roll bar linkage
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  7. Pass139,271 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,271 miles
    Test number
    568673649648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 thrust bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower bearing on steering coloum (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency lower on offside

  8. Fail139,269 miles (+6,051)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,269 miles
    Test number
    176699309514
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative sensor incorrectly fitted (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 thrust bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower bearing on steering coloum (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency lower on offside

  9. Pass133,218 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    133,218 miles
    Test number
    459331687505
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail133,218 miles (+5,759)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,218 miles
    Test number
    835105031763
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (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))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass127,459 miles (+4,315)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,459 miles
    Test number
    559350328745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,144 miles (+5,680)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,144 miles
    Test number
    639813457909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,464 miles (+6,545)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,464 miles
    Test number
    234678243742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass110,919 miles (+6,196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,919 miles
    Test number
    844777969171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass104,723 miles (+5,616)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    104,723 miles
    Test number
    821000595088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass99,107 miles (+6,525)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    99,107 miles
    Test number
    817646700494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,582 miles (+6,572)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,582 miles
    Test number
    359728005265
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass86,010 miles (+7,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,010 miles
    Test number
    335099894150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass78,552 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    78,552 miles
    Test number
    548311013255
    • 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)

  20. Fail78,552 miles (+7,894)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,552 miles
    Test number
    667500213280
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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)

  21. Pass70,658 miles (+3,622)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    70,658 miles
    Test number
    397563462452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,036 miles (+4,477)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    67,036 miles
    Test number
    437680721417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass62,559 miles (+12,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,559 miles
    Test number
    920056700371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass50,456 miles (+12,527)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,456 miles
    Test number
    314866099088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,929 miles (+67)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,929 miles
    Test number
    873127371236
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass37,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,862 miles
    Test number
    793553478070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 BSF

Does V8 BSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 BSF is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 BSF?
The MOT on V8 BSF is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 BSF done?
V8 BSF was recorded at 156,951 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 6,418 miles a year.
Has V8 BSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 BSF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 BSF 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 V8 BSF find?
V8 BSF passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 3 more.

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