BMW X5
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc
V6 MAEMOT history
V6 MAE is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 10 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 127,287 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 May 2027
- Mileage
- 127,287 mi
- At MOT on 25 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,576 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V6 MAE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 10 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V6 MAE was last recorded at 127,287 miles on 25 Apr 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 127,287 miles · 8 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,576 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 127,287 miles
- 2020 – 109,289 miles
- 2019 – 104,803 miles
- 2017 – 89,162 miles
- 2016 – 83,650 miles
- 2015 – 78,647 miles
- 2014 – 72,794 miles
- 2012 – 63,717 miles
- 2011 – 55,246 miles
- 2010 – 47,744 miles
- 2009 – 41,437 miles
- 2008 – 36,075 miles
- 2007 – 31,523 miles
- 2006 – 25,772 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
29 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 122712277814
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 473261530401
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 551029522427
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass127,287 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 127,287 miles
- Test number
- 965857260123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,287 miles1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,287 miles
- Test number
- 270161930829
- DangerousRear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 170189832106
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
FailMileage not read1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 697435913687
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 111171279244
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
FailMileage not read4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 963442699370
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split/leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on left lock /anti roll bar (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass109,289 miles (+4,486)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 109,289 miles
- Test number
- 888352498692
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass104,803 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 104,803 miles
- Test number
- 465904311531
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing close to wear indicator
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing halfway
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 324051545825
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 171177337128
- MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s excessively deteriorate (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass89,162 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 89,162 miles
- Test number
- 654024513598
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail89,161 miles (+5,511)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,161 miles
- Test number
- 921845889381
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass83,650 miles (+5,003)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 83,650 miles
- Test number
- 509689334450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,647 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 78,647 miles
- Test number
- 768012025085
- AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Fail78,647 miles (+5,853)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,647 miles
- Test number
- 328002925085
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteAdvise nearside front wiper blade poor
Pass72,794 miles (+9,077)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 72,794 miles
- Test number
- 678020414002
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail63,717 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,717 miles
- Test number
- 795101722213
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass63,717 miles (+8,471)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 63,717 miles
- Test number
- 798011722270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,246 miles (+7,502)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2012
- Odometer
- 55,246 miles
- Test number
- 265440841420
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,744 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 47,744 miles
- Test number
- 393406600191
- NoteNearside rear tyre outerwall perished/cracked.
- NoteOffside rear tyre outerwall perished /cracked.
Fail47,744 miles (+6,307)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,744 miles
- Test number
- 491994600183
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNearside rear tyre outerwall perished/cracked.
- NoteOffside rear tyre outerwall perished /cracked.
Fail41,437 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,437 miles
- Test number
- 673095379038
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass41,437 miles (+5,362)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 41,437 miles
- Test number
- 702955579041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,075 miles (+4,552)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 36,075 miles
- Test number
- 110468258056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,523 miles (+5,751)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 31,523 miles
- Test number
- 183552677035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,772 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 25,772 miles
- Test number
- 641460446052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V6 MAE
- Does V6 MAE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 MAE is valid until 18 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V6 MAE?
- The MOT on V6 MAE is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V6 MAE done?
- V6 MAE was recorded at 127,287 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2024, an average of 5,576 miles a year.
- Has V6 MAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V6 MAE has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on V6 MAE 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 V6 MAE find?
- V6 MAE passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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