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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

V5 EFAMOT history

V5 EFA is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 18 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 144,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

V5 EFA black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
144,101 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 EFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
18 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 EFA was last recorded at 144,101 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 8,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,692 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,409 miles
Average per year
10,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,101 miles
  • 2025 – 135,692 miles
  • 2024 – 127,278 miles
  • 2019 – 61,698 miles
  • 2018 – 49,981 miles
  • 2017 – 49,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,101 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Headlamp cleaning device inoperative nearside/offside

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking/perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

7 tests since 20 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,101 miles (+8,409)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    144,101 miles
    Test number
    964893728817
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass135,692 miles (+8,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    135,692 miles
    Test number
    643685762454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass127,278 miles (+28)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    127,278 miles
    Test number
    540791832898
    • MinorHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative nearside/offside (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  4. Fail127,250 miles (+65,552)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,250 miles
    Test number
    696298878647
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative nearside/offside (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryCoolant expansion tank insecure

  5. Pass61,698 miles (+11,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    61,698 miles
    Test number
    862537084876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass49,981 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    49,981 miles
    Test number
    141603251889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,714 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    49,714 miles
    Test number
    242666141095
    • AdvisoryFront stone chips windscreen

Questions about V5 EFA

Does V5 EFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 EFA is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 EFA?
The MOT on V5 EFA is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 EFA done?
V5 EFA was recorded at 144,101 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 10,868 miles a year.
Has V5 EFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 EFA has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V5 EFA 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 V5 EFA find?
V5 EFA passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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