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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.

M5 MPA blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass97,356 miles (+937)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,356 miles
    Test number
    256346935872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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
  8. Pass95,546 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    95,546 miles
    Test number
    127801095728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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)
  10. Pass95,277 miles (+7,140)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,277 miles
    Test number
    792924614279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    88,137 miles
    Test number
    228426253262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. Pass82,136 miles (+14,443)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    82,136 miles
    Test number
    386527011210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,693 miles (+2,541)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    67,693 miles
    Test number
    680917050033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,152 miles (+6,182)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    65,152 miles
    Test number
    310134578451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,970 miles (+621)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    58,970 miles
    Test number
    432893237241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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
  21. Pass48,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    48,934 miles
    Test number
    411181546272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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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