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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

T7 CGAMOT history

T7 CGA is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 29 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 174,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
174,505 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 CGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 CGA was last recorded at 174,505 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,441 miles · 21 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
7,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,505 miles
  • 2025 – 167,473 miles
  • 2023 – 165,077 miles
  • 2022 – 139,813 miles
  • 2021 – 130,636 miles
  • 2019 – 117,670 miles
  • 2018 – 105,562 miles
  • 2017 – 100,141 miles
  • 2016 – 94,708 miles
  • 2015 – 88,955 miles
  • 2014 – 84,078 miles
  • 2013 – 74,497 miles
  • 2012 – 70,567 miles
  • 2011 – 59,293 miles
  • 2010 – 52,079 miles
  • 2009 – 43,705 miles
  • 2008 – 36,955 miles
  • 2007 – 27,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,505 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,505 miles (+64)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    174,505 miles
    Test number
    682454165850
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail174,441 miles (+6,968)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,441 miles
    Test number
    680036748680
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot deteriorated and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint has excess play marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass167,473 miles (+2,396)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    167,473 miles
    Test number
    597384062248
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass165,077 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    165,077 miles
    Test number
    985261974719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Fail165,077 miles (+10,409)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,077 miles
    Test number
    175132689741
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Pass154,668 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    154,668 miles
    Test number
    546950539338
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail154,668 miles (+14,855)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,668 miles
    Test number
    510412484865
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass139,813 miles (+9,177)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    139,813 miles
    Test number
    705322829419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant cap missing

  9. Pass130,636 miles (+12,966)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    130,636 miles
    Test number
    833851417400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass117,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,670 miles
    Test number
    742631674860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,670 miles (+12,108)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,670 miles
    Test number
    890595441160
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass105,562 miles (+5,421)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    105,562 miles
    Test number
    115291087235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    100,141 miles
    Test number
    955843242446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,141 miles (+5,433)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,141 miles
    Test number
    592417237750
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass94,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,708 miles
    Test number
    276254262497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail94,708 miles (+5,753)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,708 miles
    Test number
    921621124521
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

  17. Pass88,955 miles (+4,877)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,955 miles
    Test number
    777474175155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,078 miles (+9,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,078 miles
    Test number
    379407364151
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass74,497 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,497 miles
    Test number
    247984163497
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail74,497 miles (+3,930)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,497 miles
    Test number
    226573063459
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass70,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,567 miles
    Test number
    328811072150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,567 miles (+50)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,567 miles
    Test number
    166091472123
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  23. Fail70,517 miles (+11,224)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,517 miles
    Test number
    229260872165
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass59,293 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,293 miles
    Test number
    305801411005
    • NoteTested in wet condition

  25. Fail59,293 miles (+7,214)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,293 miles
    Test number
    997421211071
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteTested in wet condition

  26. Pass52,079 miles (+8,374)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    52,079 miles
    Test number
    912545010090
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  27. Pass43,705 miles (+6,750)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,705 miles
    Test number
    700735619077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,955 miles (+9,117)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    36,955 miles
    Test number
    472004428052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass27,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    27,838 miles
    Test number
    520478007018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T7 CGA

Does T7 CGA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T7 CGA is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T7 CGA?
The MOT on T7 CGA is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T7 CGA done?
T7 CGA was recorded at 174,505 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 7,701 miles a year.
Has T7 CGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 CGA has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T7 CGA 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 T7 CGA find?
T7 CGA passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal brake pipes starting to corrode; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

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