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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

T28 AROMOT history

T28 ARO is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 14 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 77,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
77,231 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T28 ARO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T28 ARO was last recorded at 77,231 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 2,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,919 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,312 miles
Average per year
3,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,231 miles
  • 2024 – 74,919 miles
  • 2023 – 72,848 miles
  • 2022 – 70,016 miles
  • 2021 – 67,721 miles
  • 2020 – 66,002 miles
  • 2019 – 64,660 miles
  • 2018 – 60,258 miles
  • 2017 – 56,945 miles
  • 2016 – 52,018 miles
  • 2015 – 47,391 miles
  • 2014 – 42,904 miles
  • 2013 – 40,063 miles
  • 2012 – 36,959 miles
  • 2011 – 30,795 miles
  • 2010 – 24,992 miles
  • 2009 – 23,606 miles
  • 2008 – 18,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,231 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Outer mirror loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint slight lift (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust rod bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,231 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    77,231 miles
    Test number
    333292991496
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail77,231 miles (+2,312)4 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,231 miles
    Test number
    762845461320
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass74,919 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    74,919 miles
    Test number
    395967878932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND REAR WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail74,913 miles (+13)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,913 miles
    Test number
    820138874797
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail74,900 miles (+2,052)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,900 miles
    Test number
    869362114109
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe fixed between hoses. advise wheel off inspection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe fixed between hose.advise wheel off inspection (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass72,848 miles (+2,832)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    72,848 miles
    Test number
    136327652229
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake only just meets requirement adjustment is needed
  7. Pass70,016 miles (+2,295)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    70,016 miles
    Test number
    136678617737
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass67,721 miles (+1,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,721 miles
    Test number
    238095235267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass66,002 miles (+1,342)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,002 miles
    Test number
    402448871712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass64,660 miles (+4,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,660 miles
    Test number
    645687918848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also side wall perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass60,258 miles (+3,313)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    60,258 miles
    Test number
    633661694581
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose/pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose/pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass56,945 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    56,945 miles
    Test number
    831605029675
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer mirror loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint slight lift (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust rod bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.D.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust rod bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Fail56,944 miles (+4,926)1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,944 miles
    Test number
    449681930170
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer mirror loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint slight lift (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust rod bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.D.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust rod bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass52,018 miles (+4,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    52,018 miles
    Test number
    953778552940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass47,391 miles (+4,487)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,391 miles
    Test number
    854396474983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted slightly (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted slightly (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished slightly
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  16. Pass42,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    42,904 miles
    Test number
    866621014365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,904 miles (+2,841)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,904 miles
    Test number
    339070414348
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades rubber ends split
  18. Pass40,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,063 miles
    Test number
    277501513339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,063 miles (+3,104)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,063 miles
    Test number
    766420113369
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
  20. Pass36,959 miles (+6,164)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,959 miles
    Test number
    189750322320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,795 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,795 miles
    Test number
    528527201293
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate
  22. Fail30,795 miles (+4)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,795 miles
    Test number
    838073801240
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate
  23. Fail30,791 miles (+5,799)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,791 miles
    Test number
    276225771117
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to de-laminate
    • NoteFuel filler cap seal starting to perish
  24. Pass24,992 miles (+1,386)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    24,992 miles
    Test number
    241408230103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,606 miles (+4,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    23,606 miles
    Test number
    193696539335
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  26. Pass18,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    18,878 miles
    Test number
    650037718320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T28 ARO

Does T28 ARO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T28 ARO is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T28 ARO?
The MOT on T28 ARO is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T28 ARO done?
T28 ARO was recorded at 77,231 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 3,413 miles a year.
Has T28 ARO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T28 ARO has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T28 ARO 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 T28 ARO find?
T28 ARO passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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