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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

WEL 690MOT history

WEL 690 is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 21 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 105,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

WEL 690 grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
105,889 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WEL 690
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

WEL 690 was last recorded at 105,889 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 4,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,612 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,277 miles
Average per year
5,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,889 miles
  • 2025 – 101,612 miles
  • 2024 – 96,278 miles
  • 2023 – 88,867 miles
  • 2022 – 84,004 miles
  • 2021 – 75,815 miles
  • 2020 – 73,489 miles
  • 2019 – 66,897 miles
  • 2018 – 62,366 miles
  • 2017 – 60,224 miles
  • 2016 – 55,696 miles
  • 2015 – 46,774 miles
  • 2013 – 40,628 miles
  • 2012 – 34,714 miles
  • 2011 – 28,468 miles
  • 2010 – 20,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,889 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses slightly misted/scratched = slightly reduced beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated plastic lever loose (1.1.6 (d))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Floor pan covers fitted

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2016–2024

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Rear both slight paly anti roll bar links

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,889 miles (+4,277)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    105,889 miles
    Test number
    498057261604
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses slightly misted/scratched = slightly reduced beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated plastic lever loose (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass101,612 miles (+5,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,612 miles
    Test number
    515727295678
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses deteriorating to excess
    • AdvisoryWasher weak - to excess

  3. Pass96,278 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    96,278 miles
    Test number
    599768086903
    • AdvisoryRear both slight paly anti roll bar links
    • AdvisoryFloor pan covers fitted

  4. Fail96,253 miles (+7,386)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,253 miles
    Test number
    662151881929
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both slight paly anti roll bar links
    • AdvisoryFloor pan covers fitted

  5. Pass88,867 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    88,867 miles
    Test number
    901228276434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail88,867 miles (+4,863)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,867 miles
    Test number
    877159923289
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass84,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,004 miles
    Test number
    100056906179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,004 miles (+8,189)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,004 miles
    Test number
    680938317616
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass75,815 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,815 miles
    Test number
    535909447293
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFloor pan covers fitted
    • AdvisoryT p m light on

  10. Fail75,815 miles (+2,326)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,815 miles
    Test number
    426956302920
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFloor pan covers fitted
    • AdvisoryT p m light on

  11. Pass73,489 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    73,489 miles
    Test number
    404178104139
    • AdvisoryFront headlight lens cracking
    • AdvisoryHand brake efficiency very low

  12. Fail73,489 miles (+6,592)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,489 miles
    Test number
    258128990617
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront headlight lens cracking
    • AdvisoryHand brake efficiency very low

  13. Pass66,897 miles (+4,531)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,897 miles
    Test number
    779062436747
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass62,366 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,366 miles
    Test number
    566586302496
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFloor pan covers fitted

  15. Fail62,366 miles (+2,142)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,366 miles
    Test number
    610821646442
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFloor pan covers fitted

  16. Pass60,224 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,224 miles
    Test number
    366760171704
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFloor pan covers fitted

  17. Fail60,224 miles (+4,528)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,224 miles
    Test number
    223761631984
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFloor pan covers fitted

  18. Pass55,696 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,696 miles
    Test number
    204411980687
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFloor pan covers fitted

  19. Fail55,694 miles (+8,920)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,694 miles
    Test number
    963362661783
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFloor pan covers fitted

  20. Pass46,774 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    46,774 miles
    Test number
    109426035055
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail46,774 miles (+6,146)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,774 miles
    Test number
    928736335022
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass40,628 miles (+5,914)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    40,628 miles
    Test number
    855077253378
    • NoteFloor pan covers fitted

  23. Fail34,714 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,714 miles
    Test number
    307185042341
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFloor pan covers fitted

  24. Pass34,714 miles (+6,246)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    34,714 miles
    Test number
    488715242432
    • NoteFloor pan covers fitted

  25. Pass28,468 miles (+8,025)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,468 miles
    Test number
    238897321313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    20,443 miles
    Test number
    570418600353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about WEL 690

What vehicle is registration WEL 690 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WEL 690 on a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 21 Sept 2007. 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 WEL 690 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on WEL 690 is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on WEL 690?
The MOT on WEL 690 is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has WEL 690 done?
WEL 690 was recorded at 105,889 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 5,373 miles a year.
Has WEL 690 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WEL 690 has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on WEL 690 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 WEL 690 find?
WEL 690 passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses slightly misted/scratched = slightly reduced beam image; electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated plastic lever loose; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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