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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

N5 HFUMOT history

N5 HFU is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 29 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

N5 HFU black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
130,552 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 HFU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 HFU was last recorded at 130,552 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 14,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,643 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
14,909 miles
Average per year
8,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,552 miles
  • 2025 – 115,643 miles
  • 2024 – 105,566 miles
  • 2023 – 100,175 miles
  • 2022 – 100,100 miles
  • 2021 – 98,201 miles
  • 2020 – 95,882 miles
  • 2019 – 90,507 miles
  • 2018 – 82,850 miles
  • 2017 – 73,755 miles
  • 2016 – 66,286 miles
  • 2015 – 58,283 miles
  • 2014 – 48,768 miles
  • 2013 – 36,337 miles
  • 2012 – 25,294 miles
  • 2011 – 12,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,552 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,552 miles (+14,909)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    130,552 miles
    Test number
    677100926608
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass115,643 miles (+10,077)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    115,643 miles
    Test number
    772829469002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,566 miles (+5,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    105,566 miles
    Test number
    461355270858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass100,175 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    100,175 miles
    Test number
    412382556068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail100,169 miles (+69)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,169 miles
    Test number
    698954808421
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass100,100 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    100,100 miles
    Test number
    788875485978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,093 miles (+1,892)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,093 miles
    Test number
    357335509349
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass98,201 miles (+2,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    98,201 miles
    Test number
    906059578454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass95,882 miles (+5,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,882 miles
    Test number
    176123035163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass90,507 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,507 miles
    Test number
    420133884519
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail90,500 miles (+7,650)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,500 miles
    Test number
    650052722115
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass82,850 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    82,850 miles
    Test number
    564455029622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  13. Fail82,850 miles (+9,095)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,850 miles
    Test number
    676578530399
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  14. Pass73,755 miles (+553)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    73,755 miles
    Test number
    414635601969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,202 miles (+6,916)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,202 miles
    Test number
    222194535906
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  16. Pass66,286 miles (+8,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    66,286 miles
    Test number
    428308254998
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
  17. Pass58,283 miles (+9,515)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    58,283 miles
    Test number
    759701850419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,768 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    48,768 miles
    Test number
    377321234318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,763 miles (+12,426)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,763 miles
    Test number
    349750734309
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass36,337 miles (+11,043)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    36,337 miles
    Test number
    198754303334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,294 miles (+12,996)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    25,294 miles
    Test number
    535584532341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    12,298 miles
    Test number
    418394631304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N5 HFU

Does N5 HFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 HFU is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 HFU?
The MOT on N5 HFU is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 HFU done?
N5 HFU was recorded at 130,552 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 8,078 miles a year.
Has N5 HFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 HFU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on N5 HFU 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 N5 HFU find?
N5 HFU passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides.

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