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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 4,400 cc

X8 AVLMOT history

X8 AVL is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 43,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

X8 AVL black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
43,668 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 AVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 AVL was last recorded at 43,668 miles on 8 May 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,661 miles · 8 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
1,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,668 miles
  • 2025 – 43,480 miles
  • 2024 – 42,262 miles
  • 2023 – 40,257 miles
  • 2022 – 37,682 miles
  • 2020 – 35,303 miles
  • 2019 – 34,354 miles
  • 2018 – 33,449 miles
  • 2017 – 31,794 miles
  • 2016 – 29,398 miles
  • 2015 – 26,804 miles
  • 2014 – 24,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,668 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Covers & undertrays obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Front & rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed but unlikely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,668 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    43,668 miles
    Test number
    733833835896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail43,661 miles (+181)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,661 miles
    Test number
    368954480157
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass43,480 miles (+1,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    43,480 miles
    Test number
    389405825820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass42,262 miles (+2,005)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    42,262 miles
    Test number
    782186379463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,257 miles (+2,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    40,257 miles
    Test number
    784214959119
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on close inspection, both front & rear registration plate characters are slightly, but not substantially, dissimilar to the prescribed font (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass37,682 miles (+2,379)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    37,682 miles
    Test number
    559914502220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,303 miles (+949)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    35,303 miles
    Test number
    815625216059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass34,354 miles (+905)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,354 miles
    Test number
    529443801237
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront & rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed but unlikely to be misread

  9. Pass33,449 miles (+1,655)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    33,449 miles
    Test number
    170063685978
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront & rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed but unlikely to be misread

  10. Pass31,794 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    31,794 miles
    Test number
    899449651472
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a cut in outer wall and splits in tread but no cords clearly visible
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has splits in tread but no cords clearly visible
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside slightly lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished on outer shoulder & tread wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront & rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed but unlikely to be misread

  11. Fail31,794 miles (+2,396)1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,794 miles
    Test number
    620698691795
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged deep split in base of stem (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a cut in outer wall and splits in tread but no cords clearly visible
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has splits in tread but no cords clearly visible
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside slightly lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished on outer shoulder & tread wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront & rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed but unlikely to be misread

  12. Pass29,398 miles (+2,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    29,398 miles
    Test number
    520649100636
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass26,804 miles (+1,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    26,804 miles
    Test number
    424024092946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass24,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    24,970 miles
    Test number
    948417974258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 AVL

Does X8 AVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 AVL is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 AVL?
The MOT on X8 AVL is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 AVL done?
X8 AVL was recorded at 43,668 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 1,613 miles a year.
Has X8 AVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 AVL has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 AVL 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 X8 AVL find?
X8 AVL passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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