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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

N23 OBAMOT history

N23 OBA is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 170,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

N23 OBA silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
170,936 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N23 OBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N23 OBA was last recorded at 170,936 miles on 15 May 2026, 1,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,300 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1,636 miles
Average per year
10,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,936 miles
  • 2025 – 169,300 miles
  • 2024 – 160,485 miles
  • 2023 – 150,054 miles
  • 2022 – 140,015 miles
  • 2021 – 128,802 miles
  • 2020 – 121,535 miles
  • 2019 – 100,080 miles
  • 2018 – 91,396 miles
  • 2017 – 83,641 miles
  • 2016 – 73,025 miles
  • 2015 – 61,784 miles
  • 2014 – 43,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,936 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Cut in nearside front tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,936 miles (+1,636)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    170,936 miles
    Test number
    646728951695
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass169,300 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    169,300 miles
    Test number
    657806570970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail169,299 miles (+8,814)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,299 miles
    Test number
    763154293677
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass160,485 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    160,485 miles
    Test number
    757899834514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail160,484 miles (+10,430)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,484 miles
    Test number
    792010379637
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,054 miles (+10,039)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    150,054 miles
    Test number
    750473321257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass140,015 miles (+11,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    140,015 miles
    Test number
    770864722960
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted/scored

  8. Pass128,802 miles (+7,267)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    128,802 miles
    Test number
    197293262919
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass121,535 miles (+6,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    121,535 miles
    Test number
    557056336309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass114,715 miles (+14,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,715 miles
    Test number
    282017557771
    • AdvisoryFront inside brake pads wearing thin

  11. Pass100,080 miles (+8,684)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,080 miles
    Test number
    857929671017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,396 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    91,396 miles
    Test number
    838624349250
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCut in nearside front tyre

  13. Fail91,396 miles (+7,755)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,396 miles
    Test number
    510712577193
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCut in nearside front tyre

  14. Pass83,641 miles (+10,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    83,641 miles
    Test number
    921577348273
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass73,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,025 miles
    Test number
    863544738383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,025 miles (+11,241)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,025 miles
    Test number
    237605222676
    • FailureNearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

  17. Pass61,784 miles (+18,288)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    61,784 miles
    Test number
    998008385116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,496 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    43,496 miles
    Test number
    298370274424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about N23 OBA

Does N23 OBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N23 OBA is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on N23 OBA?
The MOT on N23 OBA is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N23 OBA done?
N23 OBA was recorded at 170,936 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 10,705 miles a year.
Has N23 OBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N23 OBA has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on N23 OBA 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 N23 OBA find?
N23 OBA passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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