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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

V8 LOGMOT history

V8 LOG is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 23 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 164,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

V8 LOG black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
164,003 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 LOG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 LOG was last recorded at 164,003 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,977 miles · 26 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
9,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,003 miles
  • 2025 – 157,946 miles
  • 2024 – 148,146 miles
  • 2023 – 131,683 miles
  • 2022 – 121,821 miles
  • 2021 – 121,772 miles
  • 2020 – 106,708 miles
  • 2019 – 93,994 miles
  • 2018 – 84,993 miles
  • 2016 – 75,228 miles
  • 2015 – 60,159 miles
  • 2014 – 50,273 miles
  • 2012 – 34,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,003 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Engine and under covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Brake pad warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,003 miles (+26)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    164,003 miles
    Test number
    242423432972
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail163,977 miles (+6,031)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,977 miles
    Test number
    162681702216
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass157,946 miles (+9,800)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    157,946 miles
    Test number
    502662345292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass148,146 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    148,146 miles
    Test number
    566824110915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,076 miles (+15,393)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    147,076 miles
    Test number
    229962131210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass131,683 miles (+9,862)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    131,683 miles
    Test number
    450248899265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,821 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    121,821 miles
    Test number
    387617179555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail121,772 miles (+15,064)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,772 miles
    Test number
    945421046269
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass106,708 miles (+12,714)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,708 miles
    Test number
    166580979971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,994 miles (+9,001)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    93,994 miles
    Test number
    544130399985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,993 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    84,993 miles
    Test number
    365253966858
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail84,936 miles (+9,708)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,936 miles
    Test number
    977109804920
    • FailureElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted

  13. Pass75,228 miles (+1,175)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,228 miles
    Test number
    676309160147
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  14. Pass74,053 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,053 miles
    Test number
    855726567894
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under covers fitted
    • AdvisoryHead lamp washers not working
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light

  15. Fail74,053 miles (+13,894)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,053 miles
    Test number
    758488845436
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under covers fitted
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted

  16. Pass60,159 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,159 miles
    Test number
    136421465451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSide skirts fitted

  17. Fail60,159 miles (+9,886)3 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,159 miles
    Test number
    619577755006
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteSide skirts fitted

  18. Pass50,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    50,273 miles
    Test number
    606657854078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,273 miles (+15,815)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,273 miles
    Test number
    857097354057
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  20. Pass34,458 miles (+1,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    34,458 miles
    Test number
    516205862122
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail33,184 miles1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,184 miles
    Test number
    228514722159
    • DangerousN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge, starting to blister
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)

Questions about V8 LOG

Does V8 LOG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 LOG is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 LOG?
The MOT on V8 LOG is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 LOG done?
V8 LOG was recorded at 164,003 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 9,124 miles a year.
Has V8 LOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 LOG has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 LOG 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 LOG find?
V8 LOG passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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