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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T153 XAXMOT history

T153 XAX is a blue petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 82,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
82,915 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T153 XAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T153 XAX was last recorded at 82,915 miles on 20 May 2026, 687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,228 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
687 miles
Average per year
1,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,915 miles
  • 2025 – 82,228 miles
  • 2024 – 81,251 miles
  • 2023 – 81,123 miles
  • 2022 – 80,902 miles
  • 2021 – 80,544 miles
  • 2020 – 80,361 miles
  • 2019 – 80,340 miles
  • 2018 – 79,528 miles
  • 2013 – 79,034 miles
  • 2011 – 75,218 miles
  • 2010 – 71,975 miles
  • 2009 – 65,759 miles
  • 2008 – 59,988 miles
  • 2007 – 55,455 miles
  • 2006 – 49,942 miles
  • 2005 – 44,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,915 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect na and os (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (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.

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Park brake only just passed it may need repair or adjustment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,915 miles (+687)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    82,915 miles
    Test number
    402428988111
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect na and os (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass82,228 miles (+977)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    82,228 miles
    Test number
    425890455282
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated os (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass81,251 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    81,251 miles
    Test number
    876335651343
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail81,247 miles (+124)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,247 miles
    Test number
    976691342025
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,123 miles (+221)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    81,123 miles
    Test number
    749779429242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge amd perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass80,902 miles (+358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    80,902 miles
    Test number
    701114586537
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass80,544 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    80,544 miles
    Test number
    541264305305
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just passed it may need repair or adjustment

  8. Fail80,544 miles (+183)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,544 miles
    Test number
    245381360712
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just passed it may need repair or adjustment

  9. Pass80,361 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    80,361 miles
    Test number
    214042652273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail80,359 miles (+19)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,359 miles
    Test number
    132566902365
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail80,340 miles (+812)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,340 miles
    Test number
    696225625036
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light io op

  12. Pass79,528 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,528 miles
    Test number
    820738895181
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail79,527 miles (+493)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,527 miles
    Test number
    787114359029
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass79,034 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,034 miles
    Test number
    357472733005
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail79,034 miles (+3,816)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,034 miles
    Test number
    156692233092
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail75,218 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,218 miles
    Test number
    219120231391
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass75,218 miles (+3,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    75,218 miles
    Test number
    479020531368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass71,975 miles (+6,216)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    71,975 miles
    Test number
    864611030320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    65,759 miles
    Test number
    722222229396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,759 miles (+5,771)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,759 miles
    Test number
    870352629329
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  21. Fail59,988 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,988 miles
    Test number
    414604328378
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  22. Pass59,988 miles (+4,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    59,988 miles
    Test number
    904584028347
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  23. Pass55,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    55,455 miles
    Test number
    541428127343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,455 miles (+5,513)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,455 miles
    Test number
    972767927336
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  25. Pass49,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    49,942 miles
    Test number
    443602036390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,942 miles (+5,731)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,942 miles
    Test number
    182942636324
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass44,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    44,211 miles
    Test number
    941382535316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T153 XAX

Does T153 XAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T153 XAX is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T153 XAX?
The MOT on T153 XAX is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T153 XAX done?
T153 XAX was recorded at 82,915 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 1,890 miles a year.
Has T153 XAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T153 XAX has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T153 XAX 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 T153 XAX find?
T153 XAX passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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