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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

456 BULMOT history

456 BUL is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 4 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 155,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

456 BUL black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
155,168 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
456 BUL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
4 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

456 BUL was last recorded at 155,168 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 1,249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,919 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,249 miles
Average per year
8,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,168 miles
  • 2024 – 153,919 miles
  • 2023 – 152,547 miles
  • 2022 – 150,911 miles
  • 2021 – 146,418 miles
  • 2020 – 144,900 miles
  • 2019 – 141,630 miles
  • 2018 – 132,780 miles
  • 2017 – 120,425 miles
  • 2016 – 106,489 miles
  • 2015 – 91,859 miles
  • 2014 – 75,870 miles
  • 2013 – 47,526 miles
  • 2012 – 43,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,168 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,168 miles (+1,249)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    155,168 miles
    Test number
    659167653196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass153,919 miles (+1,372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    153,919 miles
    Test number
    829229056351
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp lenses faded
    • AdvisoryDpf lamp on
    • AdvisoryO/s/f n/s/f brake reaction arm bushes are worn
  3. Pass152,547 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    152,547 miles
    Test number
    203734066366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp lens faded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp lens faded
  4. Fail152,546 miles (+1,635)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,546 miles
    Test number
    620797722675
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp lens faded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp lens faded
  5. Pass150,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    150,911 miles
    Test number
    695629642894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail150,905 miles (+4,487)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,905 miles
    Test number
    705731896404
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cord (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cord (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass146,418 miles (+1,518)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    146,418 miles
    Test number
    822698542541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,900 miles (+3,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    144,900 miles
    Test number
    652499792733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass141,630 miles (+8,850)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    141,630 miles
    Test number
    898885152923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,780 miles (+12,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    132,780 miles
    Test number
    137170663244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass120,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    120,425 miles
    Test number
    453723450124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail120,425 miles (+13,936)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,425 miles
    Test number
    258692420349
    • FailureElectronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  13. Pass106,489 miles (+14,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    106,489 miles
    Test number
    155220303474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass91,859 miles (+15,989)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    91,859 miles
    Test number
    682521330635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,870 miles (+15,039)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    75,870 miles
    Test number
    476552754380
    • NoteNail in n/s/f tyre inner sidewall
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre centre tread
  16. Pass60,831 miles (+13,305)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    60,831 miles
    Test number
    946550214099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,526 miles (+4,405)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,526 miles
    Test number
    159828723096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,121 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,121 miles
    Test number
    439405742222
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about 456 BUL

What vehicle is registration 456 BUL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 456 BUL on a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 4 Sept 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 456 BUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 456 BUL is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 456 BUL?
The MOT on 456 BUL is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 456 BUL done?
456 BUL was recorded at 155,168 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 8,457 miles a year.
Has 456 BUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 456 BUL has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on 456 BUL 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 456 BUL find?
456 BUL passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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