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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

V10 VAMMOT history

V10 VAM is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 15 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 103,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2022.

V10 VAM black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2023
Mileage
103,227 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V10 VAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V10 VAM was last recorded at 103,227 miles on 28 Oct 2022, 2,362 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,865 miles · 1 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,362 miles
Average per year
3,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 103,227 miles
  • 2021 – 100,865 miles
  • 2020 – 99,131 miles
  • 2019 – 98,201 miles
  • 2017 – 95,027 miles
  • 2016 – 94,373 miles
  • 2014 – 90,480 miles
  • 2013 – 86,426 miles
  • 2012 – 83,742 miles
  • 2011 – 80,176 miles
  • 2010 – 74,743 miles
  • 2009 – 66,026 miles
  • 2008 – 54,503 miles
  • 2007 – 40,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,227 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,227 miles (+2,362)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    103,227 miles
    Test number
    891207556678
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass100,865 miles (+1,734)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,865 miles
    Test number
    981273446349
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass99,131 miles (+930)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,131 miles
    Test number
    795736306491
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted

  4. Pass98,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,201 miles
    Test number
    332616183768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail98,200 miles (+3,173)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,200 miles
    Test number
    134575513035
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass95,027 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    95,027 miles
    Test number
    235893429632
    • AdvisoryCut in near side front tyre inner sidewall

  7. Fail95,027 miles (+654)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,027 miles
    Test number
    110325739249
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCut in near side front tyre inner sidewall

  8. Pass94,373 miles (+3,893)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    94,373 miles
    Test number
    889710083442
    • AdvisoryMinimum handbrake efficiency only just met
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight damaged to n/s front tyre outer side wall

  9. Pass90,480 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    90,480 miles
    Test number
    786192554261
    • NoteAll four brake discs corroded.
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

  10. Fail90,476 miles (+4,050)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,476 miles
    Test number
    569681854237
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteAll four brake discs corroded.
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

  11. Pass86,426 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    86,426 miles
    Test number
    908691993114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Fail86,423 miles (+2,681)10 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,423 miles
    Test number
    679994183194
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass83,742 miles (+3,566)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    83,742 miles
    Test number
    838775782142
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn very low on inside edges

  14. Pass80,176 miles (+5,433)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    80,176 miles
    Test number
    657997181126
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass74,743 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    74,743 miles
    Test number
    241937980427
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  16. Fail74,743 miles (+8,717)2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,743 miles
    Test number
    264877680145
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  17. Pass66,026 miles (+11,523)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    66,026 miles
    Test number
    440267299054
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on outter edge

  18. Pass54,503 miles (+13,982)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    54,503 miles
    Test number
    822558218094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight play off side front inner rack joint.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn inner edge soon replace
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  19. Pass40,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,521 miles
    Test number
    632159607058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V10 VAM

Does V10 VAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V10 VAM expired on 31 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V10 VAM?
The MOT on V10 VAM expired on 31 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V10 VAM done?
V10 VAM was recorded at 103,227 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2022, an average of 3,969 miles a year.
Has V10 VAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V10 VAM has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on V10 VAM 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 V10 VAM find?
V10 VAM passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear inner; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner edge.

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