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BMW X5

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 4,799 cc

47 MRMOT history

47 MR is a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 3 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 46,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

47 MR blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
46,858 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
47 MR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

47 MR was last recorded at 46,858 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 5,516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,342 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,516 miles
Average per year
1,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 46,858 miles
  • 2024 – 41,342 miles
  • 2017 – 39,243 miles
  • 2016 – 33,393 miles
  • 2015 – 31,706 miles
  • 2014 – 30,454 miles
  • 2013 – 24,430 miles
  • 2012 – 22,839 miles
  • 2010 – 21,102 miles
  • 2009 – 16,386 miles
  • 2008 – 12,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,858 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,858 miles (+5,516)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    46,858 miles
    Test number
    724724927024
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass41,342 miles (+31)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    41,342 miles
    Test number
    977098225199
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail41,311 miles (+2,068)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,311 miles
    Test number
    888502255692
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm - big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm - big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass39,243 miles (+5,850)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    39,243 miles
    Test number
    410432497666
    • AdvisoryBad oil leek
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm front bushes are perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are perished on outer side walls
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are wearing low on inner edges
  5. Pass33,393 miles (+1,687)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,393 miles
    Test number
    195479300439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    31,706 miles
    Test number
    949329315135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail31,706 miles (+1,252)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,706 miles
    Test number
    218518215171
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  8. Pass30,454 miles (+6,024)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,454 miles
    Test number
    537034964041
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front seat belts slow to retract
  9. Pass24,430 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    24,430 miles
    Test number
    138576913416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail24,427 miles (+1,588)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,427 miles
    Test number
    587175113060
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass22,839 miles (+1,737)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    22,839 miles
    Test number
    128737732475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,102 miles (+4,716)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    21,102 miles
    Test number
    922583080188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,386 miles (+3,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    16,386 miles
    Test number
    921360149117
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  14. Pass12,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    12,929 miles
    Test number
    433697928184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 47 MR

What vehicle is registration 47 MR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 47 MR on a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 3 May 2005. 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 47 MR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 47 MR expired on 24 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 47 MR?
The MOT on 47 MR expired on 24 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 47 MR done?
47 MR was recorded at 46,858 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 1,943 miles a year.
Has 47 MR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 47 MR has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on 47 MR 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 47 MR find?
47 MR passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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