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BMW X5

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,398 cc

N5 WGLMOT history

N5 WGL is a silver petrol BMW X5 first used on 15 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 83,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

N5 WGL silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
83,061 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 WGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 WGL was last recorded at 83,061 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 1,755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,306 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,755 miles
Average per year
2,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,061 miles
  • 2025 – 81,306 miles
  • 2024 – 80,221 miles
  • 2023 – 78,590 miles
  • 2022 – 76,944 miles
  • 2021 – 73,835 miles
  • 2020 – 70,761 miles
  • 2019 – 68,794 miles
  • 2018 – 66,293 miles
  • 2017 – 63,587 miles
  • 2016 – 60,551 miles
  • 2015 – 56,093 miles
  • 2014 – 53,619 miles
  • 2013 – 50,723 miles
  • 2012 – 48,220 miles
  • 2011 – 45,446 miles
  • 2010 – 41,670 miles
  • 2009 – 37,353 miles
  • 2008 – 32,556 miles
  • 2007 – 27,878 miles
  • 2006 – 23,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,061 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + offside rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + offside front track control arm inner bushes (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 Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + offside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,061 miles (+1,755)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    83,061 miles
    Test number
    440008094540
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + offside rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + offside front track control arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass81,306 miles (+1,085)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    81,306 miles
    Test number
    505241880409
    • AdvisoryCorrosion boot floor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + offside rear inner wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,221 miles (+1,631)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    80,221 miles
    Test number
    559934769869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Boot floor corroded but not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass78,590 miles (+1,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    78,590 miles
    Test number
    993973392897
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + offside front (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass76,944 miles (+3,109)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,944 miles
    Test number
    630959616773
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + offside front (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass73,835 miles (+3,074)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,835 miles
    Test number
    368638807087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,761 miles (+1,967)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,761 miles
    Test number
    296167621976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,794 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,794 miles
    Test number
    166862334047
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail68,791 miles (+2,498)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,791 miles
    Test number
    441472180531
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass66,293 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,293 miles
    Test number
    811875660051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,291 miles (+2,704)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,291 miles
    Test number
    364271992814
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass63,587 miles (+3,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,587 miles
    Test number
    896016458207
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  13. Pass60,551 miles (+4,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,551 miles
    Test number
    267481566225
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass56,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,093 miles
    Test number
    197634415109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,093 miles (+2,474)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,093 miles
    Test number
    277854415171
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass53,619 miles (+2,896)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,619 miles
    Test number
    859620574192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,723 miles (+2,503)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,723 miles
    Test number
    237552273181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,220 miles (+2,774)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    48,220 miles
    Test number
    218432152121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,446 miles (+3,776)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,446 miles
    Test number
    708371161129
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCracks in o/s rear tyre wall

  20. Pass41,670 miles (+4,317)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    41,670 miles
    Test number
    590756650180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,353 miles (+4,797)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    37,353 miles
    Test number
    682096779181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,556 miles (+4,678)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,556 miles
    Test number
    564357258104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,878 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    27,878 miles
    Test number
    450160687166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,841 miles (+4,804)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,841 miles
    Test number
    230687777168
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass23,037 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,037 miles
    Test number
    262002586124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,890 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    21,890 miles
    Test number
    664068156079
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about N5 WGL

Does N5 WGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 WGL is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 WGL?
The MOT on N5 WGL is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 WGL done?
N5 WGL was recorded at 83,061 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 2,969 miles a year.
Has N5 WGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 WGL has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on N5 WGL 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 WGL find?
N5 WGL passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside + offside rear upper; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside + offside front track control arm inner bushes.

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