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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

V8 VMHMOT history

V8 VMH is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 21 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 81,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

V8 VMH black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
81,587 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 VMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 VMH was last recorded at 81,587 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 4,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,307 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,280 miles
Average per year
6,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,587 miles
  • 2024 – 77,307 miles
  • 2023 – 71,259 miles
  • 2022 – 56,727 miles
  • 2021 – 45,005 miles
  • 2020 – 38,112 miles
  • 2019 – 30,576 miles
  • 2018 – 23,780 miles
  • 2017 – 19,050 miles
  • 2016 – 15,551 miles
  • 2015 – 10,422 miles
  • 2014 – 8,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,587 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,587 miles (+4,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    81,587 miles
    Test number
    713089498254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  2. Pass77,307 miles (+6,048)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    77,307 miles
    Test number
    982679556946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,259 miles (+14,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    71,259 miles
    Test number
    550033522669
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass56,727 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    56,727 miles
    Test number
    835269074990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. Fail56,720 miles (+11,715)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,720 miles
    Test number
    766103384912
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass45,005 miles (+6,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    45,005 miles
    Test number
    802238952896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass38,112 miles (+7,536)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    38,112 miles
    Test number
    828640260068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    30,576 miles
    Test number
    881693336676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail30,576 miles (+6,796)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,576 miles
    Test number
    397088487932
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorService brake excessively fluctuating front (1.2.1 (e))
  10. Pass23,780 miles (+4,730)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    23,780 miles
    Test number
    402050782499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates broken
  11. Pass19,050 miles (+3,499)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    19,050 miles
    Test number
    456611569137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,551 miles (+5,129)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    15,551 miles
    Test number
    305296761377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass10,422 miles (+1,620)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    10,422 miles
    Test number
    355163200010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    8,802 miles
    Test number
    739440894224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 VMH

Does V8 VMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 VMH is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V8 VMH?
The MOT on V8 VMH is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 VMH done?
V8 VMH was recorded at 81,587 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 6,519 miles a year.
Has V8 VMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 VMH has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on V8 VMH 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 VMH find?
V8 VMH passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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