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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

X8 NRMMOT history

X8 NRM is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 9 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 87,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

X8 NRM black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
87,733 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 NRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 NRM was last recorded at 87,733 miles on 22 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jul 2026: 87,733 miles, lower than 116,020 miles on 14 Jul 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
116,020 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Average per year
1,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,733 miles
  • 2025 – 116,020 miles
  • 2024 – 106,208 miles
  • 2023 – 94,713 miles
  • 2022 – 86,039 miles
  • 2021 – 83,407 miles
  • 2017 – 79,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,733 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySmall engine oil leak n/s front

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft at transfer box end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre punctured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside/offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 20 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,733 miles (-28,287)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    87,733 miles
    Test number
    834493545391
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (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))
    • AdvisorySmall engine oil leak n/s front

  2. Pass116,020 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    116,020 miles
    Test number
    929501558145
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail116,019 miles (+9,811)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,019 miles
    Test number
    186179398538
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,208 miles (+11,495)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    106,208 miles
    Test number
    805561499003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass94,713 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    94,713 miles
    Test number
    878434122021
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft at transfer box end (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre punctured
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside/offside
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside, close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

  6. Fail94,711 miles (+8,672)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,711 miles
    Test number
    920561699937
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft at transfer box end (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre punctured
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside/offside
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside, close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

  7. Pass86,039 miles (+2,632)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    86,039 miles
    Test number
    858832947989
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,407 miles (+4,282)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    83,407 miles
    Test number
    362587223651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,125 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    79,125 miles
    Test number
    991516250626
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

Questions about X8 NRM

Does X8 NRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 NRM is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 NRM?
The MOT on X8 NRM is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 NRM done?
X8 NRM was recorded at 87,733 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 1,003 miles a year.
Has X8 NRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 NRM has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on X8 NRM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jul 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X8 NRM find?
X8 NRM passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: offside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; coolant leak, and 7 more.

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