BMW X5
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
V8 MRCMOT history
V8 MRC is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 24 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 141,144 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 141,144 mi
- At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,672 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 MRC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 24 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 MRC was last recorded at 141,144 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 6,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 134,981 miles · 7 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,163 miles
- Average per year
- 7,672 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 141,144 miles
- 2024 – 134,981 miles
- 2023 – 126,604 miles
- 2022 – 119,065 miles
- 2021 – 109,428 miles
- 2020 – 100,417 miles
- 2019 – 94,064 miles
- 2018 – 89,440 miles
- 2017 – 83,496 miles
- 2016 – 75,951 miles
- 2015 – 69,025 miles
- 2014 – 62,293 miles
- 2013 – 54,204 miles
- 2012 – 47,553 miles
- 2011 – 30,453 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,144 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Headlamp lens slightly defective both
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear lower arm bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive turbo/inter cooler
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 26 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,144 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 141,144 miles
- Test number
- 721286514844
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,144 miles (+6,163)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,144 miles
- Test number
- 382995315076
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass134,981 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 134,981 miles
- Test number
- 704426640315
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))
Fail134,981 miles (+8,377)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,981 miles
- Test number
- 623795963770
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))
Pass126,604 miles (+7,539)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 126,604 miles
- Test number
- 396510637350
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,065 miles (+9,637)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 119,065 miles
- Test number
- 305218777468
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
Pass109,428 miles (+9,011)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 109,428 miles
- Test number
- 662021540136
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass100,417 miles (+2,221)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 100,417 miles
- Test number
- 639758294124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,196 miles (+4,132)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 98,196 miles
- Test number
- 934544276947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,064 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 94,064 miles
- Test number
- 251342861266
- MinorNearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.5.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive turbo/inter cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear all brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under-trays fitted
- AdvisoryRear most seats stowed away/unable to test seat belts
Fail94,058 miles (+4,618)1 dangerous2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,058 miles
- Test number
- 921244657370
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.5.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive turbo/inter cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear all brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under-trays fitted
- AdvisoryRear most seats stowed away/unable to test seat belts
Pass89,440 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 89,440 miles
- Test number
- 627202591503
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to under side and engine
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail89,440 miles1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,440 miles
- Test number
- 659244708269
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail89,440 miles (+5,944)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,440 miles
- Test number
- 702628118054
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass83,496 miles (+7,545)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 83,496 miles
- Test number
- 403446113622
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing
- AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted
Pass75,951 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 75,951 miles
- Test number
- 599939313906
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges
Fail75,945 miles (+6,920)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,945 miles
- Test number
- 622340969968
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges
Pass69,025 miles (+6,732)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 69,025 miles
- Test number
- 625730825082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,293 miles (+8,089)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 62,293 miles
- Test number
- 156478644090
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear tyres wearing on the inner edge
Pass54,204 miles (+6,651)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 54,204 miles
- Test number
- 515858553076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,553 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 47,553 miles
- Test number
- 607852972134
- NoteBoth rear inner light units have water ingress o/s/r and n/s/r.
Fail47,553 miles (+17,100)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,553 miles
- Test number
- 745271772169
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteBoth rear inner light units have water ingress o/s/r and n/s/r.
Pass30,453 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2012
- Odometer
- 30,453 miles
- Test number
- 957146941174
- NoteFront pads low
Questions about V8 MRC
- Does V8 MRC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 MRC is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V8 MRC?
- The MOT on V8 MRC is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V8 MRC done?
- V8 MRC was recorded at 141,144 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 7,672 miles a year.
- Has V8 MRC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 MRC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on V8 MRC 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 MRC find?
- V8 MRC passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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