
BMW X5
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
M5 MPAMOT history
M5 MPA is a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,902 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 107,902 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,212 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 MPA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 MPA was last recorded at 107,902 miles on 6 Jan 2025, 2,865 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 105,037 miles · 4 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,865 miles
- Average per year
- 3,212 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 107,902 miles
- 2024 – 105,037 miles
- 2023 – 102,009 miles
- 2022 – 100,075 miles
- 2021 – 97,356 miles
- 2019 – 96,419 miles
- 2018 – 95,546 miles
- 2017 – 95,277 miles
- 2013 – 88,137 miles
- 2012 – 82,142 miles
- 2011 – 82,136 miles
- 2010 – 67,693 miles
- 2008 – 65,152 miles
- 2007 – 58,970 miles
- 2006 – 48,934 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Tyre slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
22 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 119332698183
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass107,902 miles (+2,865)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 107,902 miles
- Test number
- 492497905124
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
Pass105,037 miles (+3,028)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 105,037 miles
- Test number
- 337078570446
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass102,009 miles (+1,934)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 102,009 miles
- Test number
- 125020930408
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass100,075 miles (+2,719)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 100,075 miles
- Test number
- 515917990806
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Pass97,356 miles (+937)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 97,356 miles
- Test number
- 256346935872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,419 miles (+873)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 96,419 miles
- Test number
- 755926291123
- 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 handbrake effort just meets minimum requirements
Pass95,546 miles (+51)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 95,546 miles
- Test number
- 127801095728
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,495 miles (+218)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,495 miles
- Test number
- 308753329792
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass95,277 miles (+7,140)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 95,277 miles
- Test number
- 792924614279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,137 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 88,137 miles
- Test number
- 228426253262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,137 miles (+5,995)2 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,137 miles
- Test number
- 545486353216
- DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Fail82,142 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,142 miles
- Test number
- 755621442288
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass82,142 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 82,142 miles
- Test number
- 836431842290
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail82,136 miles5 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,136 miles
- Test number
- 328677011478
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass82,136 miles (+14,443)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 82,136 miles
- Test number
- 386527011210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,693 miles (+2,541)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 67,693 miles
- Test number
- 680917050033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,152 miles (+6,182)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 65,152 miles
- Test number
- 310134578451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,970 miles (+621)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 58,970 miles
- Test number
- 432893237241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,349 miles (+9,415)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,349 miles
- Test number
- 861119327202
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass48,934 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 48,934 miles
- Test number
- 411181546272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,934 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,934 miles
- Test number
- 544551246237
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Questions about M5 MPA
- Does M5 MPA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 MPA is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M5 MPA?
- The MOT on M5 MPA is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M5 MPA done?
- M5 MPA was recorded at 107,902 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2025, an average of 3,212 miles a year.
- Has M5 MPA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 MPA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2018.
- Has the mileage on M5 MPA 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 M5 MPA find?
- M5 MPA passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; oil leak, but not excessive; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..
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