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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

F5 MMXMOT history

F5 MMX is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 16 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 147,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

F5 MMX blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
147,801 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 MMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 MMX was last recorded at 147,801 miles on 21 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jan 2026: 147,801 miles, lower than 148,855 miles on 24 Jan 2025.

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
148,855 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Average per year
5,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,801 miles
  • 2025 – 148,855 miles
  • 2024 – 142,910 miles
  • 2023 – 139,633 miles
  • 2021 – 135,600 miles
  • 2020 – 131,858 miles
  • 2019 – 127,587 miles
  • 2018 – 124,286 miles
  • 2017 – 120,901 miles
  • 2016 – 114,112 miles
  • 2015 – 105,053 miles
  • 2014 – 96,738 miles
  • 2013 – 95,050 miles
  • 2012 – 87,613 miles
  • 2011 – 81,722 miles
  • 2010 – 70,313 miles
  • 2009 – 62,739 miles
  • 2008 – 55,822 miles
  • 2007 – 48,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,801 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across upper arm

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across upper arm

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass147,801 miles (-1,054)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    147,801 miles
    Test number
    556227354887
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass148,855 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    148,855 miles
    Test number
    868266235921
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail148,854 miles (+5,944)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,854 miles
    Test number
    369553587739
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass142,910 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    142,910 miles
    Test number
    505946804681
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail142,910 miles (+3,277)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,910 miles
    Test number
    871599788127
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass139,633 miles (+4,033)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    139,633 miles
    Test number
    599996903191
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass135,600 miles (+2)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    135,600 miles
    Test number
    802827188356
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across upper arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across upper arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Fail135,598 miles (+3,740)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,598 miles
    Test number
    620390947329
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across upper arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across upper arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass131,858 miles (+2)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    131,858 miles
    Test number
    871517900000
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across upper arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across upper arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Fail131,856 miles (+4,269)2 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,856 miles
    Test number
    941718379292
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across upper arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across upper arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake little reserve travel

  11. Pass127,587 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    127,587 miles
    Test number
    289211729537
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
    • AdvisoryPark brake low

  12. Fail127,560 miles (+3,274)3 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,560 miles
    Test number
    411697449111
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
    • AdvisoryPark brake low

  13. Pass124,286 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    124,286 miles
    Test number
    328688334049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  14. Fail124,285 miles (+3,384)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,285 miles
    Test number
    684648914815
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  15. Pass120,901 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    120,901 miles
    Test number
    957564566526
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail120,900 miles (+6,788)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,900 miles
    Test number
    408494020636
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass114,112 miles (+9,059)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    114,112 miles
    Test number
    916655053938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass105,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    105,053 miles
    Test number
    817746665066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail105,053 miles (+8,315)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,053 miles
    Test number
    329994865083
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass96,738 miles (+1,688)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    96,738 miles
    Test number
    878179454070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,050 miles (+7,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    95,050 miles
    Test number
    355176623307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass87,613 miles (+5,891)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    87,613 miles
    Test number
    315853352328
    • NoteFront brake pads worn
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inside edge.
    • NoteRear brake pads worn.

  23. Pass81,722 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    81,722 miles
    Test number
    876537041311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail81,699 miles (+11,386)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,699 miles
    Test number
    385466641337
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  25. Pass70,313 miles (+7,574)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    70,313 miles
    Test number
    563298240357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,739 miles (+6,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    62,739 miles
    Test number
    451259649364
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass55,822 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    55,822 miles
    Test number
    963395748307
    • 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)

  28. Fail55,822 miles (+7,041)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,822 miles
    Test number
    970415548351
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  29. Pass48,781 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    48,781 miles
    Test number
    731307947371
    • 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)

Questions about F5 MMX

Does F5 MMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 MMX is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 MMX?
The MOT on F5 MMX is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 MMX done?
F5 MMX was recorded at 147,801 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 5,468 miles a year.
Has F5 MMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 MMX has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on F5 MMX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jan 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on F5 MMX find?
F5 MMX passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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