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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

VEL 184MOT history

VEL 184 is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 77,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2025.

VEL 184 grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
77,250 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VEL 184
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

VEL 184 was last recorded at 77,250 miles on 19 Mar 2025, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,226 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
3,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,250 miles
  • 2024 – 75,812 miles
  • 2023 – 74,147 miles
  • 2022 – 72,092 miles
  • 2021 – 70,055 miles
  • 2020 – 68,339 miles
  • 2019 – 66,328 miles
  • 2018 – 63,855 miles
  • 2017 – 60,380 miles
  • 2016 – 56,592 miles
  • 2015 – 52,369 miles
  • 2014 – 48,475 miles
  • 2013 – 46,237 miles
  • 2012 – 40,340 miles
  • 2011 – 33,475 miles
  • 2010 – 21,074 miles
  • 2009 – 15,462 miles
  • 2008 – 10,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,250 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front and rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all subframe mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Underbody Covers Fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Under body covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,250 miles (+24)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    77,250 miles
    Test number
    221510735679
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all subframe mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail77,226 miles (+1,414)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,226 miles
    Test number
    670986376435
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all subframe mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,812 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    75,812 miles
    Test number
    274455375053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Covers Fitted

  4. Fail75,812 miles (+1,665)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,812 miles
    Test number
    273362277995
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Covers Fitted

  5. Pass74,147 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    74,147 miles
    Test number
    154564240760
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  6. Fail74,146 miles (+2,054)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,146 miles
    Test number
    838449513531
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  7. Pass72,092 miles (+2,037)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    72,092 miles
    Test number
    633738506717
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear 2mm nearside rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  8. Pass70,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    70,055 miles
    Test number
    468453064624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,055 miles (+1,716)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,055 miles
    Test number
    996025850549
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass68,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    68,339 miles
    Test number
    635281274215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,339 miles (+2,011)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,339 miles
    Test number
    749237661487
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass66,328 miles (+2,473)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,328 miles
    Test number
    923123782065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,855 miles (+3,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,855 miles
    Test number
    758673349774
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted

  14. Pass60,380 miles (+3,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,380 miles
    Test number
    432593580874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass56,592 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,592 miles
    Test number
    697924004803
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn on inside edges

  16. Fail56,592 miles (+4,223)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,592 miles
    Test number
    173915915971
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn on inside edges

  17. Pass52,369 miles (+3,894)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,369 miles
    Test number
    297312885038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,475 miles
    Test number
    216642274082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,475 miles (+2,238)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,475 miles
    Test number
    495462574008
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass46,237 miles (+51)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    46,237 miles
    Test number
    948897283075
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front wing damaged

  21. Fail46,186 miles (+5,846)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,186 miles
    Test number
    189235083092
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass40,340 miles (+6,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,340 miles
    Test number
    198939282090
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  23. Pass33,475 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,475 miles
    Test number
    136611981019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteAll 4 tryes cracking and perishing
    • NoteAll 4 tyres wearing in middle tried

  24. Fail33,475 miles (+12,401)2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,475 miles
    Test number
    377321281093
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteAll 4 tryes cracking and perishing
    • NoteAll 4 tyres wearing in middle tried

  25. Pass21,074 miles (+5,612)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    21,074 miles
    Test number
    483667270065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    15,462 miles
    Test number
    111407279026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail15,462 miles (+739)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,462 miles
    Test number
    393717279075
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  28. Fail14,723 miles (+4,196)1 dangerous5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,723 miles
    Test number
    591814769060
    • DangerousNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRunflat warning light on dash illuminated

  29. Pass10,527 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    10,527 miles
    Test number
    634875488078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail10,365 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,365 miles
    Test number
    190699178095
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Questions about VEL 184

What vehicle is registration VEL 184 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VEL 184 on a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Mar 2005. 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 VEL 184 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VEL 184 expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VEL 184?
The MOT on VEL 184 expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VEL 184 done?
VEL 184 was recorded at 77,250 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2025, an average of 3,935 miles a year.
Has VEL 184 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VEL 184 has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on VEL 184 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 VEL 184 find?
VEL 184 passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; nearside front obligatory mirror slightly loose; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front and rear, and 5 more.

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