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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

TDA 537MOT history

TDA 537 is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 11 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 157,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
157,660 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TDA 537
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
11 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

TDA 537 was last recorded at 157,660 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 1,594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,066 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,594 miles
Average per year
8,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,660 miles
  • 2024 – 156,066 miles
  • 2022 – 151,300 miles
  • 2021 – 144,613 miles
  • 2020 – 137,423 miles
  • 2019 – 132,437 miles
  • 2018 – 125,235 miles
  • 2017 – 117,788 miles
  • 2016 – 104,056 miles
  • 2014 – 79,802 miles
  • 2013 – 68,690 miles
  • 2012 – 54,707 miles
  • 2011 – 40,512 miles
  • 2010 – 29,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,660 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak
  • AdvisoryRear suspension pipes corroded

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Gearbox oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Inner Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,660 miles (+1,594)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    157,660 miles
    Test number
    530700468454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear suspension pipes corroded
  2. Pass156,066 miles (+4,766)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    156,066 miles
    Test number
    127360428872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlamp washer needs adjustment
  3. Pass151,300 miles (+6,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    151,300 miles
    Test number
    883602923362
    • 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))
  4. Pass144,613 miles (+7,190)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    144,613 miles
    Test number
    564024007833
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers need adjustment
  5. Pass137,423 miles (+4,986)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    137,423 miles
    Test number
    781054200742
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play offside front wheel bearing
  6. Pass132,437 miles (+7,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,437 miles
    Test number
    106684816138
    • AdvisoryFront pads worn
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arm bushes deteriorated
  7. Pass125,235 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    125,235 miles
    Test number
    208294618253
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm bush's deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
  8. Fail125,235 miles (+7,447)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,235 miles
    Test number
    260756932259
    • MajorRear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm bush's deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
  9. Pass117,788 miles (+13,732)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    117,788 miles
    Test number
    717050809647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,056 miles (+24,254)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    104,056 miles
    Test number
    421822698071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,802 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    79,802 miles
    Test number
    799525624317
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSlight oil leak
  12. Fail79,802 miles (+11,112)3 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,802 miles
    Test number
    165975424340
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSlight oil leak
  13. Pass68,690 miles (+4)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    68,690 miles
    Test number
    196915343353
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox
    • NoteOil leak osf area
  14. Fail68,686 miles (+13,979)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,686 miles
    Test number
    428644843315
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox
    • NoteOil leak osf area
  15. Pass54,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    54,707 miles
    Test number
    319953442307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,707 miles (+14,195)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,707 miles
    Test number
    955692932370
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass40,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    40,512 miles
    Test number
    789337321324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,512 miles (+11,112)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,512 miles
    Test number
    979457421370
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  19. Pass29,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,400 miles
    Test number
    112068330338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TDA 537

What vehicle is registration TDA 537 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TDA 537 on a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 11 Dec 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TDA 537 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TDA 537 is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on TDA 537?
The MOT on TDA 537 is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TDA 537 done?
TDA 537 was recorded at 157,660 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 8,607 miles a year.
Has TDA 537 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TDA 537 has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on TDA 537 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 TDA 537 find?
TDA 537 passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, and 1 more.

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