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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc

X8 ELLMOT history

X8 ELL is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 12 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 125,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

X8 ELL black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
125,585 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 ELL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
12 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 ELL was last recorded at 125,585 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 9,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,226 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,359 miles
Average per year
12,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,585 miles
  • 2024 – 116,226 miles
  • 2023 – 102,663 miles
  • 2022 – 85,921 miles
  • 2021 – 71,849 miles
  • 2020 – 56,120 miles
  • 2019 – 48,554 miles
  • 2018 – 26,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,585 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 6 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,585 miles (+9,359)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    125,585 miles
    Test number
    263438086619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,226 miles (+13,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    116,226 miles
    Test number
    842975323142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass102,663 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    102,663 miles
    Test number
    617310049807
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light hole in light lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail102,663 miles (+16,742)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,663 miles
    Test number
    195534891270
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light hole in light lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass85,921 miles (+14,072)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    85,921 miles
    Test number
    469261628710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,849 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    71,849 miles
    Test number
    134474569368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 315/35 R20 (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail71,849 miles (+15,729)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,849 miles
    Test number
    644103695433
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 315/35 R20 (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass56,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    56,120 miles
    Test number
    826920308851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail56,120 miles (+7,566)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,120 miles
    Test number
    105521381389
    • MajorNearside 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass48,554 miles (+10,093)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,554 miles
    Test number
    853586395239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,461 miles (+11,847)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    38,461 miles
    Test number
    436836878210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,614 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    26,614 miles
    Test number
    350352223030
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

Questions about X8 ELL

Does X8 ELL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 ELL is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X8 ELL?
The MOT on X8 ELL is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 ELL done?
X8 ELL was recorded at 125,585 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 12,742 miles a year.
Has X8 ELL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 ELL has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on X8 ELL 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 ELL find?
X8 ELL passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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