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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

NPP 178MOT history

NPP 178 is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 23 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 96,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

NPP 178 black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
96,132 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NPP 178
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NPP 178 was last recorded at 96,132 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 2,767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
93,365 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,767 miles
Average per year
4,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,132 miles
  • 2025 – 93,365 miles
  • 2024 – 91,383 miles
  • 2022 – 89,902 miles
  • 2021 – 87,921 miles
  • 2020 – 86,012 miles
  • 2019 – 82,645 miles
  • 2018 – 79,831 miles
  • 2017 – 76,770 miles
  • 2016 – 72,631 miles
  • 2015 – 64,707 miles
  • 2014 – 57,818 miles
  • 2013 – 49,332 miles
  • 2012 – 42,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,132 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,132 miles2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    96,132 miles
    Test number
    705644932864
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail96,132 miles (+2,767)2 repaired2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,132 miles
    Test number
    204558039998
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,365 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,365 miles
    Test number
    438681596127
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail93,365 miles (+1,982)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,365 miles
    Test number
    795785763964
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,383 miles (+1,481)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    91,383 miles
    Test number
    669021029212
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both h/lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass89,902 miles (+1,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    89,902 miles
    Test number
    393671803134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass87,921 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,921 miles
    Test number
    265879354722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,012 miles (+3,367)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,012 miles
    Test number
    678585483224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,645 miles (+2,814)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,645 miles
    Test number
    982950981850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,831 miles (+3,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,831 miles
    Test number
    528836032762
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

  11. Pass76,770 miles (+4,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,770 miles
    Test number
    291477731959
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink top ball joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass72,631 miles (+7,924)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,631 miles
    Test number
    596819000741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,707 miles (+6,889)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    64,707 miles
    Test number
    988978695140
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass57,818 miles (+8,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,818 miles
    Test number
    429240214246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass49,332 miles (+7,182)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,332 miles
    Test number
    607100943240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    42,150 miles
    Test number
    478592842373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NPP 178

What vehicle is registration NPP 178 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NPP 178 on a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 23 Dec 2009. 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 NPP 178 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NPP 178 is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on NPP 178?
The MOT on NPP 178 is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NPP 178 done?
NPP 178 was recorded at 96,132 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 4,044 miles a year.
Has NPP 178 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NPP 178 has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on NPP 178 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 NPP 178 find?
NPP 178 passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: offside rear inner position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm, and 10 more.

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