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BMW X5

Bronze · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

M5 SAHMOT history

M5 SAH is a bronze diesel BMW X5 first used on 16 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 153,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

M5 SAH bronze BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
153,042 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 SAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 SAH was last recorded at 153,042 miles on 20 May 2026, 6,269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,773 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,269 miles
Average per year
9,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,042 miles
  • 2025 – 146,773 miles
  • 2024 – 139,897 miles
  • 2023 – 131,659 miles
  • 2022 – 126,078 miles
  • 2021 – 118,262 miles
  • 2020 – 112,229 miles
  • 2019 – 103,178 miles
  • 2018 – 94,688 miles
  • 2017 – 85,660 miles
  • 2016 – 72,857 miles
  • 2015 – 60,974 miles
  • 2014 – 43,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,042 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Steering lock inoperative.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Under trays fitted.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn outer edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,042 miles (+6,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    153,042 miles
    Test number
    518853730581
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass146,773 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    146,773 miles
    Test number
    309956509316
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering lock inoperative.
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.
  3. Fail146,773 miles (+6,876)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,773 miles
    Test number
    130294676606
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering lock inoperative.
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.
  4. Pass139,897 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    139,897 miles
    Test number
    159439685112
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly worn outer edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens slight damage.
    • AdvisorySteering lock inoperative.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
  5. Fail139,897 miles (+8,238)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,897 miles
    Test number
    121632375749
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255 50 r19 107w xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly worn outer edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens slight damage.
    • AdvisorySteering lock inoperative.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
  6. Pass131,659 miles (+5,581)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    131,659 miles
    Test number
    498294298014
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering lock inoperative.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
  7. Pass126,078 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    126,078 miles
    Test number
    309204468792
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail126,078 miles (+7,816)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,078 miles
    Test number
    622733728095
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass118,262 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    118,262 miles
    Test number
    125972932727
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and Under trays fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail118,262 miles (+6,033)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,262 miles
    Test number
    544354261846
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and Under trays fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass112,229 miles (+9,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    112,229 miles
    Test number
    372173916603
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  12. Pass103,178 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    103,178 miles
    Test number
    342149755475
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  13. Fail103,176 miles (+8,488)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,176 miles
    Test number
    763455990727
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  14. Pass94,688 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    94,688 miles
    Test number
    201262640094
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked at lower section
  15. Fail94,668 miles (+9,008)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,668 miles
    Test number
    351011394052
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  16. Pass85,660 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,660 miles
    Test number
    926669190921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected
  17. Fail85,660 miles (+12,803)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,660 miles
    Test number
    533765567760
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected
  18. Pass72,857 miles (+11,883)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,857 miles
    Test number
    964591886859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,974 miles (+17,176)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,974 miles
    Test number
    821597215804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,798 miles
    Test number
    167585654227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 SAH

Does M5 SAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 SAH is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 SAH?
The MOT on M5 SAH is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 SAH done?
M5 SAH was recorded at 153,042 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 9,349 miles a year.
Has M5 SAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 SAH has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on M5 SAH 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 SAH find?
M5 SAH passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 advisory: fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak.

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