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BMW X5

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

T12 MVEMOT history

T12 MVE is a grey petrol BMW X5 first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 159,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2025
Mileage
159,114 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2024
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 MVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 MVE was last recorded at 159,114 miles on 23 Jul 2024, 3,689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,425 miles · 21 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
3,689 miles
Average per year
7,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 159,114 miles
  • 2023 – 155,425 miles
  • 2022 – 149,220 miles
  • 2021 – 145,483 miles
  • 2020 – 142,488 miles
  • 2019 – 139,981 miles
  • 2018 – 136,166 miles
  • 2017 – 131,041 miles
  • 2016 – 128,228 miles
  • 2015 – 119,134 miles
  • 2014 – 107,977 miles
  • 2013 – 101,067 miles
  • 2012 – 94,105 miles
  • 2011 – 88,730 miles
  • 2010 – 82,244 miles
  • 2009 – 66,972 miles
  • 2008 – 55,665 miles
  • 2007 – 43,649 miles
  • 2006 – 29,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,114 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked across fixing point

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge 225/50X19

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,114 miles (+3,689)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    159,114 miles
    Test number
    834290739632
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass155,425 miles (+6,205)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    155,425 miles
    Test number
    858858699026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass149,220 miles (+14)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    149,220 miles
    Test number
    707743155836
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked across fixing point (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge 225/50X19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner side edge 285/45X19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge 225/50X19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner side edge 285/50X19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail149,206 miles (+3,723)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,206 miles
    Test number
    986865286741
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked across fixing point (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge 225/50X19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner side edge 285/45X19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge 225/50X19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner side edge 285/50X19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass145,483 miles (+2,995)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    145,483 miles
    Test number
    370788508437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,488 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    142,488 miles
    Test number
    493047862081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail142,475 miles (+2,494)5 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,475 miles
    Test number
    357163245336
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Dim (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass139,981 miles (+3,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    139,981 miles
    Test number
    229680436646
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass136,166 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    136,166 miles
    Test number
    621072082235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail136,144 miles (+5,103)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,144 miles
    Test number
    618157768920
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass131,041 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    131,041 miles
    Test number
    453002072238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail131,041 miles (+2,813)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,041 miles
    Test number
    775720515007
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass128,228 miles (+7,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    128,228 miles
    Test number
    197979140311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail121,039 miles (+1,905)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,039 miles
    Test number
    219316540117
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass119,134 miles (+316)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    119,134 miles
    Test number
    387796695134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe greased
    • NoteO/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

  16. Fail118,818 miles (+10,841)4 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,818 miles
    Test number
    895430095188
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe greased
    • NoteO/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

  17. Pass107,977 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    107,977 miles
    Test number
    237996194130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake warning light on dash
    • NoteN/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded but greased

  18. Fail107,977 miles (+6,910)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,977 miles
    Test number
    387315694198
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded but greased

  19. Pass101,067 miles (+6,962)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    101,067 miles
    Test number
    219558953131
    • NoteBoth front lower arm bushes worn
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteFront tyres worn to legal limit
    • NoteN/s/f brake pipe corroded
    • NoteWiper worn

  20. Pass94,105 miles (+5,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    94,105 miles
    Test number
    925488152147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass88,730 miles (+6,486)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    88,730 miles
    Test number
    528054351160
    • NoteRear brakes worn (2000 miles)

  22. Pass82,244 miles (+3,329)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    82,244 miles
    Test number
    324752750166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass78,915 miles (+140)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    78,915 miles
    Test number
    881004660047
    • NoteRear brakes slight binding

  24. Fail78,775 miles (+11,803)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,775 miles
    Test number
    471228950006
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear brakes slight binding

  25. Pass66,972 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    66,972 miles
    Test number
    782775159043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail66,924 miles (+11,259)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,924 miles
    Test number
    843412859033
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  27. Pass55,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    55,665 miles
    Test number
    194674648418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail55,665 miles (+12,016)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,665 miles
    Test number
    941824048015
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass43,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    43,649 miles
    Test number
    190836947492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail43,649 miles (+14,248)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,649 miles
    Test number
    303686247041
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  31. Pass29,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,401 miles
    Test number
    582411946033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T12 MVE

Does T12 MVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T12 MVE expired on 22 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T12 MVE?
The MOT on T12 MVE expired on 22 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T12 MVE done?
T12 MVE was recorded at 159,114 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2024, an average of 7,031 miles a year.
Has T12 MVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 MVE has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T12 MVE 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 T12 MVE find?
T12 MVE passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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