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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

B15 HXUMOT history

B15 HXU is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 3 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

B15 HXU grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 May 2027
Mileage
135,807 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B15 HXU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B15 HXU was last recorded at 135,807 miles on 6 May 2026, 2,891 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,916 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,891 miles
Average per year
7,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,807 miles
  • 2025 – 132,916 miles
  • 2024 – 128,691 miles
  • 2023 – 122,156 miles
  • 2022 – 114,950 miles
  • 2021 – 107,596 miles
  • 2020 – 101,211 miles
  • 2019 – 93,533 miles
  • 2018 – 89,266 miles
  • 2017 – 85,286 miles
  • 2016 – 80,618 miles
  • 2015 – 76,215 miles
  • 2014 – 71,248 miles
  • 2013 – 66,077 miles
  • 2012 – 51,680 miles
  • 2011 – 29,073 miles
  • 2010 – 25,025 miles
  • 2009 – 18,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,807 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR ON LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR ON LIMIT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ON LIMIT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,807 miles (+2,891)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2027
    Odometer
    135,807 miles
    Test number
    332763024116
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR ON LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame 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))

  2. Pass132,916 miles (+75)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    132,916 miles
    Test number
    191109718364
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR ON LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ON LIMIT (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail132,841 miles (+4,150)2 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,841 miles
    Test number
    663937700416
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR ON LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ON LIMIT (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,691 miles (+6,535)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    128,691 miles
    Test number
    438486419104
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass122,156 miles (+7,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    122,156 miles
    Test number
    146433839032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass114,950 miles (+7,354)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    114,950 miles
    Test number
    660150032418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,596 miles (+6,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    107,596 miles
    Test number
    245342901169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,211 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    101,211 miles
    Test number
    561966597648
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail101,177 miles (+7,644)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,177 miles
    Test number
    837923781222
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass93,533 miles (+4,267)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,533 miles
    Test number
    688652528271
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass89,266 miles (+3,980)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,266 miles
    Test number
    682118318594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,286 miles
    Test number
    206605198919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,286 miles (+4,668)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,286 miles
    Test number
    704105756805
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass80,618 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,618 miles
    Test number
    664155894387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is on 1.6mm limit nearside front tyre badly worm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  15. Fail80,535 miles (+4,320)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,535 miles
    Test number
    757449073529
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is on 1.6mm limit nearside front tyre badly worm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  16. Pass76,215 miles (+4,967)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,215 miles
    Test number
    246296435111
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/S/F tyre edge worn

  17. Pass71,248 miles (+5,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,248 miles
    Test number
    957676934181
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass66,077 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,077 miles
    Test number
    195813133107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail66,077 miles (+14,397)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,077 miles
    Test number
    705733633148
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass51,680 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,680 miles
    Test number
    546337132134
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail51,650 miles (+22,577)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,650 miles
    Test number
    706356032192
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass29,073 miles (+4,048)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,073 miles
    Test number
    949786221172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,025 miles (+6,570)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    25,025 miles
    Test number
    962187300316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,455 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    18,455 miles
    Test number
    453647709490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about B15 HXU

Does B15 HXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B15 HXU is valid until 24 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on B15 HXU?
The MOT on B15 HXU is valid until 24 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B15 HXU done?
B15 HXU was recorded at 135,807 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 7,111 miles a year.
Has B15 HXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B15 HXU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2025.
Has the mileage on B15 HXU 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 B15 HXU find?
B15 HXU passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on limit; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 7 more.

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