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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc

T7 VODMOT history

T7 VOD is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 221,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jan 2026
Mileage
221,783 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 VOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 VOD was last recorded at 221,783 miles on 23 Jan 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,778 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 221,783 miles
  • 2023 – 221,032 miles
  • 2022 – 220,318 miles
  • 2021 – 220,280 miles
  • 2020 – 218,990 miles
  • 2019 – 217,638 miles
  • 2018 – 209,704 miles
  • 2017 – 199,642 miles
  • 2016 – 180,658 miles
  • 2015 – 167,260 miles
  • 2014 – 161,730 miles
  • 2011 – 137,406 miles
  • 2010 – 126,041 miles
  • 2009 – 114,234 miles
  • 2008 – 107,664 miles
  • 2007 – 95,366 miles
  • 2006 – 82,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,783 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency low requirements only just metRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,783 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    221,783 miles
    Test number
    426650944369
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency low requirements only just met

  2. Fail221,778 miles (+746)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,778 miles
    Test number
    663050453095
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency low requirements only just met

  3. Pass221,032 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    221,032 miles
    Test number
    787558385316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency low requirements only just met [16%]

  4. Fail221,032 miles (+714)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,032 miles
    Test number
    257759802674
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency low requirements only just met [16%]

  5. Pass220,318 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    220,318 miles
    Test number
    277233664462
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  6. Fail220,318 miles (+38)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,318 miles
    Test number
    521724339910
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Bolt moving (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  7. Fail220,280 miles (+1,290)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,280 miles
    Test number
    665564169233
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass218,990 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    218,990 miles
    Test number
    102404384949
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail218,990 miles (+1,352)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,990 miles
    Test number
    781408952059
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass217,638 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    217,638 miles
    Test number
    164072736893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail217,638 miles (+7,934)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,638 miles
    Test number
    996206482075
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass209,704 miles (+10,062)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    209,704 miles
    Test number
    809285681973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack gaiter is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass199,642 miles (+18,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    199,642 miles
    Test number
    980279383391
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass180,658 miles (+13,398)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    180,658 miles
    Test number
    373696322469
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

  15. Pass167,260 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    167,260 miles
    Test number
    526633725001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in nearside steering rack end joint

  16. Fail167,260 miles (+5,530)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,260 miles
    Test number
    799953025078
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in nearside steering rack end joint

  17. Pass161,730 miles (+24,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    161,730 miles
    Test number
    529066134062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail137,406 miles3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,406 miles
    Test number
    469986251370
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass137,406 miles (+11,365)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    137,406 miles
    Test number
    707046451370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass126,041 miles (+11,807)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    126,041 miles
    Test number
    910749670258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass114,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    114,234 miles
    Test number
    861424849259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail114,219 miles (+6,555)3 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,219 miles
    Test number
    240994549242
    • DangerousNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass107,664 miles (+12,298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    107,664 miles
    Test number
    353231408481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass95,366 miles (+12,602)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    95,366 miles
    Test number
    653636437292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass82,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    82,764 miles
    Test number
    893416976281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T7 VOD

Does T7 VOD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T7 VOD expired on 22 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T7 VOD?
The MOT on T7 VOD expired on 22 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T7 VOD done?
T7 VOD was recorded at 221,783 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2025, an average of 7,593 miles a year.
Has T7 VOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 VOD has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T7 VOD 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 VOD find?
T7 VOD passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2025 with 5 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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