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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

C5 NCJMOT history

C5 NCJ is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 11 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 146,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2024.

C5 NCJ blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2025
Mileage
146,719 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
13 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 NCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 NCJ was last recorded at 146,719 miles on 11 Jul 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,715 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,719 miles
  • 2023 – 142,770 miles
  • 2021 – 129,845 miles
  • 2020 – 122,629 miles
  • 2019 – 117,062 miles
  • 2018 – 111,541 miles
  • 2017 – 106,043 miles
  • 2016 – 101,148 miles
  • 2015 – 95,200 miles
  • 2014 – 87,560 miles
  • 2013 – 81,766 miles
  • 2012 – 73,608 miles
  • 2006 – 29,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,719 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,719 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    146,719 miles
    Test number
    463962773300
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail146,715 miles (+4)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,715 miles
    Test number
    389619234847
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail146,711 miles (+3,941)2 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,711 miles
    Test number
    846252140341
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated Pipe corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated Pipe corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass142,770 miles (+12,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    142,770 miles
    Test number
    326076891684
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass129,845 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,845 miles
    Test number
    142805897718
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail129,843 miles (+7,214)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,843 miles
    Test number
    797126486402
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass122,629 miles (+95)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,629 miles
    Test number
    772994179078
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail122,534 miles (+5,472)2 dangerous3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,534 miles
    Test number
    870604300723
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass117,062 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,062 miles
    Test number
    444103746597
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail117,060 miles (+5,519)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,060 miles
    Test number
    726252781178
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass111,541 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,541 miles
    Test number
    933183807640
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail111,539 miles (+5,496)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,539 miles
    Test number
    901100991941
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass106,043 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    106,043 miles
    Test number
    992412909713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail106,043 miles (+4,895)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,043 miles
    Test number
    428415901064
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass101,148 miles (+5,948)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    101,148 miles
    Test number
    174221489804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,200 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    95,200 miles
    Test number
    249646155640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCovers underneath restricting view of certain parts

  17. Fail95,200 miles (+7,640)1 dangerous9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,200 miles
    Test number
    764415539826
    • DangerousCentre Rear Braking system leaking from caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCovers underneath restricting view of certain parts

  18. Pass87,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    87,560 miles
    Test number
    376221694196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,560 miles (+5,794)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,560 miles
    Test number
    479941094102
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass81,766 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,766 miles
    Test number
    295366893489
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  21. Fail81,766 miles (+8,158)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,766 miles
    Test number
    958171593181
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  22. Pass73,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    73,608 miles
    Test number
    685102532187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail73,608 miles (+43,912)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,608 miles
    Test number
    778851032140
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass29,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    29,696 miles
    Test number
    940148616168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 NCJ

Does C5 NCJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 NCJ expired on 10 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 NCJ?
The MOT on C5 NCJ expired on 10 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 NCJ done?
C5 NCJ was recorded at 146,719 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2024, an average of 6,428 miles a year.
Has C5 NCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 NCJ has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 NCJ 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 NCJ find?
C5 NCJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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