V88TOP - BMW X5
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 15 days ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 26 MOT tests
This is a 2001 BMW X5, registration V88TOP, first registered in September 2001. It is finished in silver and has a 4.4-litre petrol engine. The vehicle emits approximately 335 g/km of CO2. It is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 28 January 2025 and valid until 27 January 2026. The recorded mileage is 82,629 miles. Notable advisories from the latest MOT include severely deteriorated dust cover on the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint and a severely deteriorated CV boot on the nearside front outer drive shaft joint. Mechanical condition appears generally sound, with no dangerous issues reported.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
26
Passed Tests
19
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 28 January 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,629 mi
Expires: 27 January 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Passed - 20 January 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage:
Expires: 25 January 2025
Passed - 20 January 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,184 mi
Expires: 25 January 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Passed - 18 January 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,954 mi
Expires: 25 January 2023
Passed - 18 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage:
Expires: 25 January 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 21 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,726 mi
Expires: 25 January 2021
Passed - 24 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,350 mi
Expires: 25 January 2020
Failed - 19 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,345 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passed - 20 January 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,738 mi
Expires: 25 January 2019
Passed - 21 January 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,278 mi
Expires: 25 January 2018
Passed - 11 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,608 mi
Expires: 25 January 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory both rear tyre sidewalls poor condition.also o/s front
Failed - 09 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,606 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory both rear tyre sidewalls poor condition.also o/s front
Passed - 10 January 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,575 mi
Expires: 25 January 2016
Passed - 23 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,459 mi
Expires: 25 January 2015
Failed - 18 January 2014 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,455 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Passed - 14 January 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,298 mi
Expires: 25 January 2014
Passed - 26 January 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,116 mi
Expires: 25 January 2013
Failed - 24 January 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,114 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Major Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Major Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Major Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Passed - 25 January 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,877 mi
Expires: 24 January 2012
Failed - 24 January 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,875 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Passed - 04 September 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,074 mi
Expires: 24 September 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Failed - 02 September 2009 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,074 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Passed - 19 September 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,954 mi
Expires: 24 September 2009
Passed - 22 September 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,038 mi
Expires: 24 September 2008
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 25 September 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,560 mi
Expires: 24 September 2007
Failed - 12 September 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,560 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for V88TOP?
The MOT expires on 27 January 2026.
What is the tax status of V88TOP?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 April 2026.
What are the specifications of V88TOP?
This is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 4398cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of V88TOP?
This vehicle produces 335 g/km of CO2 emissions.