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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

T121 TESMOT history

T121 TES is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 17 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 131,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
131,548 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 TES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
17 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 TES was last recorded at 131,548 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 10,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,926 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,622 miles
Average per year
8,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,548 miles
  • 2025 – 120,926 miles
  • 2024 – 111,204 miles
  • 2023 – 109,981 miles
  • 2022 – 107,907 miles
  • 2021 – 99,539 miles
  • 2019 – 85,435 miles
  • 2018 – 72,218 miles
  • 2017 – 54,561 miles
  • 2016 – 50,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,548 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • O/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

12 tests since 29 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,548 miles (+10,622)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    131,548 miles
    Test number
    292528679985
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass120,926 miles (+9,722)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    120,926 miles
    Test number
    771957970075
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side and near side (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass111,204 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    111,204 miles
    Test number
    260787754402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,981 miles (+2,074)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    109,981 miles
    Test number
    555784547806
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective gearbox/transfer box mount corroded/holed but not seriously weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass107,907 miles (+4,056)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    107,907 miles
    Test number
    386629321330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,851 miles (+4,312)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    103,851 miles
    Test number
    451859997678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,539 miles (+14,104)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    99,539 miles
    Test number
    842053092098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,435 miles (+13,217)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,435 miles
    Test number
    555558952175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,218 miles
    Test number
    510626677381
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

  10. Fail72,218 miles (+17,657)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,218 miles
    Test number
    537921181230
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35 r20 110w dunlop rsc (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

  11. Pass54,561 miles (+3,694)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,561 miles
    Test number
    238845000833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,867 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,867 miles
    Test number
    487034773151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T121 TES

Does T121 TES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 TES is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T121 TES?
The MOT on T121 TES is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 TES done?
T121 TES was recorded at 131,548 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 8,063 miles a year.
Has T121 TES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 TES has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2018.
Has the mileage on T121 TES 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 T121 TES find?
T121 TES passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease.

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