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BMW X5

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

781 EFHMOT history

781 EFH is a grey petrol BMW X5 first used on 19 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 93,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

781 EFH grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
93,115 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
781 EFH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

781 EFH was last recorded at 93,115 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 8,330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Dec 2011: 38,884 miles, lower than 53,935 miles on 19 Jan 2011.

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
84,785 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,330 miles
Average per year
3,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,115 miles
  • 2025 – 84,785 miles
  • 2024 – 75,956 miles
  • 2023 – 66,920 miles
  • 2021 – 65,664 miles
  • 2020 – 64,569 miles
  • 2019 – 63,254 miles
  • 2018 – 60,692 miles
  • 2017 – 59,266 miles
  • 2016 – 55,506 miles
  • 2015 – 52,777 miles
  • 2014 – 50,044 miles
  • 2013 – 45,911 miles
  • 2012 – 42,372 miles
  • 2011 – 38,884 miles
  • 2010 – 33,450 miles
  • 2009 – 29,468 miles
  • 2008 – 25,457 miles
  • 2007 – 24,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,115 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth outer shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, smooth inner shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing more heavily on shoulders

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, smooth inner shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,115 miles (+8,330)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    93,115 miles
    Test number
    950260796174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,785 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    84,785 miles
    Test number
    195045881674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing more heavily on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail84,785 miles (+8,829)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,785 miles
    Test number
    331061609063
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower Rear suspension arm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper Forward arm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing more heavily on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass75,956 miles (+95)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,956 miles
    Test number
    943452895526
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake effort low

  5. Fail75,861 miles (+8,941)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,861 miles
    Test number
    879942834815
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass66,920 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    66,920 miles
    Test number
    968759456869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,664 miles (+1,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    65,664 miles
    Test number
    869156037315
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front reaction arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass64,569 miles (+1,315)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,569 miles
    Test number
    589260855013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,254 miles (+2,562)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,254 miles
    Test number
    758640273370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass60,692 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    60,692 miles
    Test number
    953285831716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,685 miles (+1,419)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,685 miles
    Test number
    141164318500
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass59,266 miles (+3,760)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    59,266 miles
    Test number
    868329073899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,506 miles (+2,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,506 miles
    Test number
    473737354014
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

  14. Pass52,777 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,777 miles
    Test number
    645179356086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,773 miles (+2,729)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,773 miles
    Test number
    462863334265
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  16. Pass50,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    50,044 miles
    Test number
    195753504306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,042 miles (+4,131)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,042 miles
    Test number
    597343404366
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass45,911 miles (+3,539)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    45,911 miles
    Test number
    919179903367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,372 miles (+3,488)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    42,372 miles
    Test number
    875045142369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,884 miles (-15,051)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    38,884 miles
    Test number
    706014251329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,935 miles (+20,485)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    53,935 miles
    Test number
    948999411091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,450 miles (+3,982)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    33,450 miles
    Test number
    562761120035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass29,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    29,468 miles
    Test number
    730213029045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,468 miles (+4,011)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,468 miles
    Test number
    931843529091
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass25,457 miles (+1,138)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    25,457 miles
    Test number
    454600858095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,319 miles
    Test number
    483592777019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 781 EFH

What vehicle is registration 781 EFH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 781 EFH on a grey petrol BMW X5 first used on 19 Mar 2004. 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 781 EFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 781 EFH is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 781 EFH?
The MOT on 781 EFH is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 781 EFH done?
781 EFH was recorded at 93,115 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 3,618 miles a year.
Has 781 EFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 781 EFH has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on 781 EFH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Dec 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 781 EFH find?
781 EFH passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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