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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

MAR 697MOT history

MAR 697 is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 113,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MAR 697 black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
113,445 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MAR 697
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

MAR 697 was last recorded at 113,445 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 608 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
112,837 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
608 miles
Average per year
3,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,445 miles
  • 2024 – 112,837 miles
  • 2023 – 111,832 miles
  • 2022 – 110,777 miles
  • 2021 – 109,196 miles
  • 2020 – 106,320 miles
  • 2019 – 104,037 miles
  • 2018 – 101,684 miles
  • 2017 – 99,207 miles
  • 2016 – 94,975 miles
  • 2015 – 91,835 miles
  • 2014 – 87,597 miles
  • 2013 – 82,983 miles
  • 2012 – 78,892 miles
  • 2011 – 73,669 miles
  • 2010 – 67,958 miles
  • 2009 – 62,108 miles
  • 2008 – 56,834 miles
  • 2007 – 51,154 miles
  • 2006 – 43,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,445 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever has no reserve travel and low effort

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,445 miles (+608)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    113,445 miles
    Test number
    904949945733
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has no reserve travel and low effort

  2. Pass112,837 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    112,837 miles
    Test number
    337580715340
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  3. Fail112,837 miles (+1,005)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,837 miles
    Test number
    575074210311
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  4. Pass111,832 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    111,832 miles
    Test number
    756926489343
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail111,832 miles (+1,055)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,832 miles
    Test number
    947949210845
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass110,777 miles (+1,581)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,777 miles
    Test number
    681261077510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass109,196 miles (+2,876)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,196 miles
    Test number
    555509194713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,320 miles (+2,283)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,320 miles
    Test number
    556015962810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,037 miles
    Test number
    903797254705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. FailMileage not read1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    245826472499
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass101,684 miles (+2,477)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    101,684 miles
    Test number
    563425804656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass99,207 miles (+4,232)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    99,207 miles
    Test number
    694679814620
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  13. Pass94,975 miles (+3,140)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    94,975 miles
    Test number
    708594380086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,835 miles (+4,238)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    91,835 miles
    Test number
    585660769745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,597 miles (+4,614)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    87,597 miles
    Test number
    499970424213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,983 miles (+4,091)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    82,983 miles
    Test number
    229085533225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,892 miles (+5,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    78,892 miles
    Test number
    999991222280
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  18. Pass73,669 miles (+5,711)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    73,669 miles
    Test number
    149061131240
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass67,958 miles (+5,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    67,958 miles
    Test number
    201337310213
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  20. Pass62,108 miles (+5,274)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,108 miles
    Test number
    810580139207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,834 miles (+5,680)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    56,834 miles
    Test number
    524398348280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAnti roll bar d bushes worn
    • NoteEngine management light up
    • NoteHandbrake lever near resevre
    • NoteRear pads look low

  22. Pass51,154 miles (+7,395)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    51,154 miles
    Test number
    283544037231
    • NoteHandbrake weak

  23. Pass43,759 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    43,759 miles
    Test number
    663097826209
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about MAR 697

What vehicle is registration MAR 697 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MAR 697 on a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 1 Sept 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MAR 697 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MAR 697 is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on MAR 697?
The MOT on MAR 697 is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MAR 697 done?
MAR 697 was recorded at 113,445 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 3,619 miles a year.
Has MAR 697 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MAR 697 has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on MAR 697 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 MAR 697 find?
MAR 697 passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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