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BMW X5

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

V8 DCFMOT history

V8 DCF is a green diesel BMW X5 first used on 3 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 170,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

V8 DCF green BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
170,689 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 DCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 DCF was last recorded at 170,689 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 1,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Feb 2007: 46,955 miles, lower than 80,759 miles on 24 Jan 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
169,561 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,128 miles
Average per year
4,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,689 miles
  • 2025 – 169,561 miles
  • 2024 – 167,201 miles
  • 2023 – 165,351 miles
  • 2022 – 162,628 miles
  • 2021 – 161,217 miles
  • 2020 – 157,893 miles
  • 2019 – 154,596 miles
  • 2018 – 144,718 miles
  • 2016 – 143,179 miles
  • 2015 – 141,034 miles
  • 2012 – 139,076 miles
  • 2011 – 136,989 miles
  • 2010 – 127,652 miles
  • 2007 – 46,955 miles
  • 2006 – 80,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,689 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor10 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,689 miles (+1,128)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    170,689 miles
    Test number
    467715953636
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  2. Pass169,561 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    169,561 miles
    Test number
    147486060080
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Fronts Light Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Large Cut/Damage Outer Sidewall and Worn on Both Edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (heavily) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail169,560 miles (+2,359)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,560 miles
    Test number
    526654658036
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both Headlamps (no vertical adjuster found) (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower Main Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Fronts Light Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Large Cut/Damage Outer Sidewall and Worn on Both Edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (heavily) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass167,201 miles (+1,850)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    167,201 miles
    Test number
    444666813161
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass165,351 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    165,351 miles
    Test number
    459906547232
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail165,350 miles (+2,722)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,350 miles
    Test number
    106785950087
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass162,628 miles (+1,411)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    162,628 miles
    Test number
    771080097171
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass161,217 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    161,217 miles
    Test number
    655531664186
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall damage POOR STATE (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail161,216 miles (+3,323)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,216 miles
    Test number
    975923834509
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall damage POOR STATE (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass157,893 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    157,893 miles
    Test number
    559655809291
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Fail157,891 miles (+3,295)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,891 miles
    Test number
    724370482546
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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))

  12. Pass154,596 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    154,596 miles
    Test number
    284504979244
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pipe slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe slightly corroded.

  13. Fail154,596 miles (+9,878)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,596 miles
    Test number
    732921344946
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pipe slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe slightly corroded.

  14. Pass144,718 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    144,718 miles
    Test number
    440470808874
    • 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))

  15. Fail144,717 miles (+1,538)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,717 miles
    Test number
    145082904551
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside park brake effort low

  16. Pass143,179 miles (+2,145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    143,179 miles
    Test number
    768694955762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays

  17. Pass141,034 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    141,034 miles
    Test number
    227208965186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail141,034 miles (+1,958)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,034 miles
    Test number
    465943765111
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass139,076 miles (+2,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    139,076 miles
    Test number
    435911632112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass136,989 miles (+9,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    136,989 miles
    Test number
    835059911195
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass127,652 miles (+80,697)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    127,652 miles
    Test number
    253773840090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass46,955 miles (-33,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    46,955 miles
    Test number
    274316247028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  23. Pass80,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    80,759 miles
    Test number
    740874426086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 DCF

Does V8 DCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 DCF is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 DCF?
The MOT on V8 DCF is valid until 12 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 DCF done?
V8 DCF was recorded at 170,689 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 4,344 miles a year.
Has V8 DCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 DCF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 DCF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Feb 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V8 DCF find?
V8 DCF passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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