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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,926 cc

68 CWMOT history

68 CW is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 24 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 121,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

68 CW grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
121,894 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
68 CW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

68 CW was last recorded at 121,894 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 4,750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,144 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,750 miles
Average per year
5,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,894 miles
  • 2024 – 117,144 miles
  • 2023 – 113,252 miles
  • 2022 – 108,591 miles
  • 2021 – 103,336 miles
  • 2020 – 96,954 miles
  • 2019 – 88,905 miles
  • 2018 – 78,475 miles
  • 2017 – 69,573 miles
  • 2016 – 59,297 miles
  • 2015 – 49,650 miles
  • 2014 – 41,397 miles
  • 2013 – 34,541 miles
  • 2012 – 30,689 miles
  • 2011 – 27,757 miles
  • 2010 – 24,144 miles
  • 2009 – 21,117 miles
  • 2008 – 19,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,894 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,894 miles (+4,750)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    121,894 miles
    Test number
    908721865741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass117,144 miles (+3,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    117,144 miles
    Test number
    941179380086
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass113,252 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    113,252 miles
    Test number
    189333564884
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail113,247 miles (+4,656)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,247 miles
    Test number
    419325628675
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass108,591 miles (+5,255)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    108,591 miles
    Test number
    866459917025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass103,336 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    103,336 miles
    Test number
    730138317939
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail103,335 miles (+6,381)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,335 miles
    Test number
    837063918072
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass96,954 miles (+8,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    96,954 miles
    Test number
    464579339257
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass88,905 miles (+10,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    88,905 miles
    Test number
    784867568919
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass78,475 miles (+8,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,475 miles
    Test number
    996751422072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass69,573 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,573 miles
    Test number
    348939216436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail69,573 miles (+10,276)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,573 miles
    Test number
    345434984473
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass59,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,297 miles
    Test number
    174994530198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,297 miles (+9,647)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,297 miles
    Test number
    383553260272
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Fail49,650 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,650 miles
    Test number
    439277325107
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  16. Pass49,650 miles (+8,253)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    49,650 miles
    Test number
    775097525131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,397 miles (+6,856)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    41,397 miles
    Test number
    738686224138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,541 miles (+3,852)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    34,541 miles
    Test number
    595905393048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,689 miles (+2,932)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    30,689 miles
    Test number
    189714612139
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteHandbrake needs attention.

  20. Pass27,757 miles (+3,613)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,757 miles
    Test number
    909359401161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r Handbrake needs attention

  21. Pass24,144 miles (+3,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,144 miles
    Test number
    554866390028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass21,117 miles (+1,582)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    21,117 miles
    Test number
    461135409157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,535 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    19,535 miles
    Test number
    421628198090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about 68 CW

What vehicle is registration 68 CW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 68 CW on a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 24 Mar 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 68 CW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 68 CW expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 68 CW?
The MOT on 68 CW expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 68 CW done?
68 CW was recorded at 121,894 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 5,853 miles a year.
Has 68 CW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 68 CW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on 68 CW 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 68 CW find?
68 CW passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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