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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

M5 VXTMOT history

M5 VXT is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 16 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 157,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

M5 VXT blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
157,516 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 VXT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
16 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 VXT was last recorded at 157,516 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 4,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,917 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,599 miles
Average per year
7,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,516 miles
  • 2025 – 152,917 miles
  • 2024 – 148,605 miles
  • 2023 – 144,355 miles
  • 2022 – 139,364 miles
  • 2021 – 136,154 miles
  • 2020 – 133,881 miles
  • 2019 – 127,774 miles
  • 2018 – 120,835 miles
  • 2017 – 112,319 miles
  • 2016 – 104,165 miles
  • 2015 – 80,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,516 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (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.

  • Covers fitted underneath, unable to check certain components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,516 miles (+4,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    157,516 miles
    Test number
    988169382615
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass152,917 miles (+4,312)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    152,917 miles
    Test number
    634928332794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass148,605 miles (+136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    148,605 miles
    Test number
    771044701467
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted underneath, unable to check certain components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail148,469 miles (+4,114)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,469 miles
    Test number
    797029439901
    • MajorCentral Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension bellows modified so that its function is affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted underneath, unable to check certain components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass144,355 miles (+4,991)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    144,355 miles
    Test number
    134917673414
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,364 miles (+3,210)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    139,364 miles
    Test number
    473938428095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn near to wear bars
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension and braking components
    • AdvisoryGear box mount corroded

  7. Pass136,154 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    136,154 miles
    Test number
    504541168619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail136,137 miles (+2,256)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,137 miles
    Test number
    664104227352
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass133,881 miles (+6,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    133,881 miles
    Test number
    959345035605
    • AdvisoryRear Inner treads worn

  10. Pass127,774 miles (+6,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    127,774 miles
    Test number
    356886802592
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass120,835 miles (+8,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    120,835 miles
    Test number
    395149918669
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear one of two sidelights inop

  12. Pass112,319 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,319 miles
    Test number
    236737708843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,302 miles (+8,137)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,302 miles
    Test number
    788710434286
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass104,165 miles (+23,591)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,165 miles
    Test number
    324528473158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,574 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,574 miles
    Test number
    685314085024
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on the inner edges

Questions about M5 VXT

Does M5 VXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 VXT is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 VXT?
The MOT on M5 VXT is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 VXT done?
M5 VXT was recorded at 157,516 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 7,017 miles a year.
Has M5 VXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 VXT has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on M5 VXT 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 VXT find?
M5 VXT passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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