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BMW X5

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

X1 SAOMOT history

X1 SAO is a silver petrol BMW X5 first used on 28 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 141,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

X1 SAO silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
141,463 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X1 SAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X1 SAO was last recorded at 141,463 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 1,944 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,519 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,944 miles
Average per year
5,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,463 miles
  • 2025 – 139,519 miles
  • 2024 – 137,399 miles
  • 2023 – 134,469 miles
  • 2022 – 131,812 miles
  • 2021 – 127,983 miles
  • 2020 – 123,861 miles
  • 2019 – 120,351 miles
  • 2018 – 117,237 miles
  • 2017 – 114,387 miles
  • 2016 – 110,752 miles
  • 2015 – 105,887 miles
  • 2014 – 102,505 miles
  • 2013 – 95,909 miles
  • 2012 – 92,592 miles
  • 2011 – 85,526 miles
  • 2010 – 78,365 miles
  • 2009 – 66,532 miles
  • 2008 – 54,652 miles
  • 2007 – 47,197 miles
  • 2006 – 40,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,463 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,463 miles (+1,944)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    141,463 miles
    Test number
    485435376946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,519 miles (+2,120)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    139,519 miles
    Test number
    473151974968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,399 miles (+2,930)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    137,399 miles
    Test number
    196645693649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    134,469 miles
    Test number
    238048063967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail134,469 miles (+2,657)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,469 miles
    Test number
    328556811322
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass131,812 miles (+3,829)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,812 miles
    Test number
    543644499886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,983 miles (+4,122)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,983 miles
    Test number
    952156168982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass123,861 miles (+3,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,861 miles
    Test number
    542292642646
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass120,351 miles (+3,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    120,351 miles
    Test number
    894123821165
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass117,237 miles (+2,850)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    117,237 miles
    Test number
    306813674479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,387 miles (+3,635)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    114,387 miles
    Test number
    358300105548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,752 miles (+4,865)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    110,752 miles
    Test number
    812824392797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,887 miles (+3,382)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    105,887 miles
    Test number
    553959357638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,505 miles (+6,596)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    102,505 miles
    Test number
    268226964205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,909 miles (+3,317)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    95,909 miles
    Test number
    739093773220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,592 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    92,592 miles
    Test number
    949550992239
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail92,590 miles (+7,064)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,590 miles
    Test number
    397489982241
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass85,526 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    85,526 miles
    Test number
    848847271243
    • NoteFront tyre size 225/50x19V --rear tyre size 285/45x19V

  19. Fail85,526 miles (+7,161)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,526 miles
    Test number
    875546771226
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteFront tyre size 225/50x19V --rear tyre size 285/45x19V

  20. Pass78,365 miles (+11,833)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    78,365 miles
    Test number
    883682150223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  21. Pass66,532 miles (+11,880)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    66,532 miles
    Test number
    531754559206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,652 miles (+7,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    54,652 miles
    Test number
    952969768270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail47,197 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,197 miles
    Test number
    544340977296
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass47,197 miles (+6,429)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    47,197 miles
    Test number
    941150077255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    40,768 miles
    Test number
    220527156242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X1 SAO

Does X1 SAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 SAO is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X1 SAO?
The MOT on X1 SAO is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X1 SAO done?
X1 SAO was recorded at 141,463 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 5,031 miles a year.
Has X1 SAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X1 SAO has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on X1 SAO 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 X1 SAO find?
X1 SAO passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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