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BMW X4

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

X8 ELJMOT history

X8 ELJ is a black diesel BMW X4 first used on 22 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 124,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

X8 ELJ black BMW X4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
124,826 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 ELJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
22 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 ELJ was last recorded at 124,826 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 13,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
111,664 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
13,162 miles
Average per year
11,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,826 miles
  • 2025 – 111,664 miles
  • 2024 – 94,991 miles
  • 2023 – 78,763 miles
  • 2022 – 65,835 miles
  • 2021 – 59,631 miles
  • 2020 – 53,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,826 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • 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))

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 7 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,826 miles (+13,162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    124,826 miles
    Test number
    505360474899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  2. Pass111,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    111,664 miles
    Test number
    949794460910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail111,664 miles (+16,673)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,664 miles
    Test number
    229989457575
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  4. Pass94,991 miles (+16,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    94,991 miles
    Test number
    965107291161
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass78,763 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    78,763 miles
    Test number
    512095417538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,746 miles (+12,911)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    78,746 miles
    Test number
    958274315082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,835 miles (+6,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    65,835 miles
    Test number
    893025029899
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass59,631 miles (+6,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,631 miles
    Test number
    653386215997
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential oil seep (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass53,042 miles (+5,555)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,042 miles
    Test number
    587296157145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,487 miles
    Test number
    632604494125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 ELJ

Does X8 ELJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 ELJ is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 ELJ?
The MOT on X8 ELJ is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 ELJ done?
X8 ELJ was recorded at 124,826 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 11,367 miles a year.
Has X8 ELJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 ELJ has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on X8 ELJ 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 ELJ find?
X8 ELJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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