BMW X5
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc
A7 LWRMOT history
A7 LWR is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 8 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,766 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 86,766 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,512 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A7 LWR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 8 Aug 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
A7 LWR was last recorded at 86,766 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 1,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 85,095 miles · 28 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,671 miles
- Average per year
- 3,512 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,766 miles
- 2025 – 85,095 miles
- 2024 – 83,054 miles
- 2023 – 79,651 miles
- 2022 – 76,189 miles
- 2021 – 73,296 miles
- 2019 – 67,653 miles
- 2018 – 64,286 miles
- 2017 – 63,442 miles
- 2016 – 59,226 miles
- 2015 – 55,936 miles
- 2014 – 50,662 miles
- 2013 – 42,682 miles
- 2011 – 40,305 miles
- 2010 – 37,905 miles
- 2009 – 32,979 miles
- 2008 – 25,427 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,766 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
All tyres perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 8 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,766 miles (+1,671)3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 86,766 miles
- Test number
- 354305875646
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass85,095 miles (+2,041)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 85,095 miles
- Test number
- 646299878672
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,054 miles (+3,403)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 83,054 miles
- Test number
- 733871125030
- 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))
Pass79,651 miles (+3,462)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 79,651 miles
- Test number
- 314556685960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,189 miles (+2,893)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 76,189 miles
- Test number
- 745379735936
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront 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 (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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass73,296 miles (+5,643)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 73,296 miles
- Test number
- 229894787233
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass67,653 miles (+3,367)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 67,653 miles
- Test number
- 261290953740
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass64,286 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 64,286 miles
- Test number
- 114726648360
- AdvisoryAll tyres perished
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryWipers slightly smearing
Fail64,286 miles (+844)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,286 miles
- Test number
- 697498186709
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll tyres perished
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryWipers slightly smearing
Pass63,442 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 63,442 miles
- Test number
- 998204532954
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail63,442 miles (+4,216)2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,442 miles
- Test number
- 419499521217
- Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass59,226 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 59,226 miles
- Test number
- 731087884781
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear on the inside shoulders (4.1.E.1)
Fail59,226 miles (+3,290)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,226 miles
- Test number
- 826967050500
- Repaired at testOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear on the inside shoulders (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,936 miles (+53)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 55,936 miles
- Test number
- 468079885038
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteO/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail55,883 miles (+5,221)1 failure4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,883 miles
- Test number
- 829836185011
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteO/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail50,662 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,662 miles
- Test number
- 635656884032
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass50,662 miles (+7,980)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 50,662 miles
- Test number
- 859596484062
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass42,682 miles (+2,377)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 42,682 miles
- Test number
- 116783203054
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
- NoteWipers slightly smearing
Pass40,305 miles (+2,400)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 40,305 miles
- Test number
- 416174851412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,905 miles (+4,926)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 37,905 miles
- Test number
- 942297450325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,979 miles (+7,552)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 32,979 miles
- Test number
- 684913359253
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteHand brake lever travels high
Pass25,427 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 25,427 miles
- Test number
- 812091528273
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Questions about A7 LWR
- Does A7 LWR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A7 LWR is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on A7 LWR?
- The MOT on A7 LWR is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has A7 LWR done?
- A7 LWR was recorded at 86,766 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 3,512 miles a year.
- Has A7 LWR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A7 LWR has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2018.
- Has the mileage on A7 LWR 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 A7 LWR find?
- A7 LWR passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.
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