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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

C5 BEVMOT history

C5 BEV is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 29 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 111,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

C5 BEV blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
111,757 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 BEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 BEV was last recorded at 111,757 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 5,966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,791 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,966 miles
Average per year
5,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,757 miles
  • 2025 – 105,791 miles
  • 2024 – 98,836 miles
  • 2023 – 92,728 miles
  • 2022 – 87,345 miles
  • 2021 – 81,691 miles
  • 2020 – 79,952 miles
  • 2019 – 77,770 miles
  • 2017 – 72,395 miles
  • 2016 – 68,916 miles
  • 2015 – 65,405 miles
  • 2014 – 55,144 miles
  • 2013 – 48,038 miles
  • 2012 – 40,460 miles
  • 2011 – 32,700 miles
  • 2010 – 25,302 miles
  • 2009 – 18,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,757 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,757 miles (+5,966)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    111,757 miles
    Test number
    971486612978
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass105,791 miles (+6,955)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    105,791 miles
    Test number
    884881324644
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S/R outer cv boot slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,836 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    98,836 miles
    Test number
    337565341236
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail98,836 miles (+6,108)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,836 miles
    Test number
    321297438555
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass92,728 miles (+5,383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    92,728 miles
    Test number
    139498086484
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass87,345 miles (+5,654)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,345 miles
    Test number
    960041481519
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency only just met (17%)
    • AdvisoryManufacturers covers fitted to vehicle underside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass81,691 miles (+1,739)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,691 miles
    Test number
    953021367341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,952 miles (+2,182)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,952 miles
    Test number
    571932425538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,770 miles (+2,619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,770 miles
    Test number
    740755762278
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass75,151 miles (+2,756)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    75,151 miles
    Test number
    922384328708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,395 miles (+3,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,395 miles
    Test number
    961337127540
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre tread low.

  12. Pass68,916 miles (+3,511)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,916 miles
    Test number
    990215722838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,405 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,405 miles
    Test number
    147028895147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • Note4x4 warning light illuminated on dash

  14. Fail65,405 miles (+19)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,405 miles
    Test number
    446757795163
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • Note4x4 warning light illuminated on dash

  15. Fail65,386 miles (+10,242)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,386 miles
    Test number
    837632995149
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside headlamp beam image deteriorated
    • NoteTyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuninated

  16. Pass55,144 miles (+7,106)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,144 miles
    Test number
    638291594191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass48,038 miles (+7,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,038 miles
    Test number
    207362603353
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass40,460 miles (+7,760)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,460 miles
    Test number
    349084182113
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth nearside tyres has small cuts on sidewall

  19. Pass32,700 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    32,700 miles
    Test number
    306714301283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn around centre tread

  20. Fail32,700 miles (+7,398)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,700 miles
    Test number
    719374401200
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn around centre tread

  21. Pass25,302 miles (+6,475)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,302 miles
    Test number
    300212780113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,827 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    18,827 miles
    Test number
    673783489113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about C5 BEV

Does C5 BEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 BEV is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 BEV?
The MOT on C5 BEV is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 BEV done?
C5 BEV was recorded at 111,757 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 5,435 miles a year.
Has C5 BEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 BEV has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 BEV 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 C5 BEV find?
C5 BEV passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses; exhaust noisy; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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