BMW X5
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,926 cc
W5 ETYMOT history
W5 ETY is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 16 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 159,879 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 159,879 mi
- At MOT on 27 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 10,742 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 ETY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 16 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 ETY was last recorded at 159,879 miles on 27 May 2026, 6,884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 152,995 miles · 27 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,884 miles
- Average per year
- 10,742 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,879 miles
- 2025 – 152,995 miles
- 2024 – 145,075 miles
- 2023 – 139,645 miles
- 2022 – 131,311 miles
- 2021 – 127,150 miles
- 2020 – 117,114 miles
- 2019 – 103,437 miles
- 2018 – 85,088 miles
- 2017 – 70,966 miles
- 2016 – 56,278 miles
- 2015 – 40,500 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,879 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise tyre monitor light on
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
14 tests since 16 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,879 miles (+6,884)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 159,879 miles
- Test number
- 621259290167
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise tyre monitor light on
Pass152,995 miles (+7,920)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 152,995 miles
- Test number
- 294146478344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,075 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 145,075 miles
- Test number
- 167420707734
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail145,075 miles (+5,430)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,075 miles
- Test number
- 765665101753
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested fault on system (1.2.1 (g))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,645 miles (+8,334)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2024
- Odometer
- 139,645 miles
- Test number
- 166924892566
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass131,311 miles (+4,161)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2023
- Odometer
- 131,311 miles
- Test number
- 724307059733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,150 miles (+10,036)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2022
- Odometer
- 127,150 miles
- Test number
- 400580056992
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass117,114 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2021
- Odometer
- 117,114 miles
- Test number
- 439474520525
- AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront wiper blades smeary
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail117,114 miles (+13,677)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,114 miles
- Test number
- 345440987792
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed prized open cut/cords seen 275/40-20 106w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront wiper blades smeary
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315/35-20 110w (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass103,437 miles (+18,349)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 103,437 miles
- Test number
- 235425431902
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass85,088 miles (+14,122)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 85,088 miles
- Test number
- 539528392271
- AdvisoryRear tyres heavily worn on inner edge
Pass70,966 miles (+14,688)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 70,966 miles
- Test number
- 682712838009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,278 miles (+15,778)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 56,278 miles
- Test number
- 602314487322
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,500 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 40,500 miles
- Test number
- 828256505199
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about W5 ETY
- Does W5 ETY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 ETY is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W5 ETY?
- The MOT on W5 ETY is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W5 ETY done?
- W5 ETY was recorded at 159,879 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 10,742 miles a year.
- Has W5 ETY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 ETY has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on W5 ETY 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 W5 ETY find?
- W5 ETY passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear inner position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, and 3 more.
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