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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

X37 HLBMOT history

X37 HLB is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 21 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 158,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

X37 HLB silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
158,194 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X37 HLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X37 HLB was last recorded at 158,194 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,003 miles · 20 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
191 miles
Average per year
5,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,194 miles
  • 2024 – 158,003 miles
  • 2023 – 143,330 miles
  • 2022 – 126,670 miles
  • 2021 – 115,334 miles
  • 2019 – 109,993 miles
  • 2018 – 108,077 miles
  • 2017 – 105,743 miles
  • 2016 – 102,065 miles
  • 2015 – 99,769 miles
  • 2014 – 93,741 miles
  • 2012 – 87,414 miles
  • 2011 – 83,238 miles
  • 2010 – 78,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,194 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,194 miles (+191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    158,194 miles
    Test number
    695354837107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail158,003 miles (+14,673)1 dangerous9 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,003 miles
    Test number
    681408240841
    • DangerousRear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected air bags deflatted (5.3.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass143,330 miles (+16,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    143,330 miles
    Test number
    222471664181
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot damp with grease

  4. Pass126,670 miles (+1,443)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    126,670 miles
    Test number
    979944966139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail125,227 miles (+9,893)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,227 miles
    Test number
    900028279209
    • 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))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass115,334 miles (+5,341)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    115,334 miles
    Test number
    724066169823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever not much free play

  7. Pass109,993 miles (+1,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,993 miles
    Test number
    215045404720
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass108,077 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    108,077 miles
    Test number
    919780491228
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail108,077 miles (+2,334)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,077 miles
    Test number
    747053145198
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass105,743 miles (+3,678)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    105,743 miles
    Test number
    850812298526
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Uneven tyre wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass102,065 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    102,065 miles
    Test number
    299474376296
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/ under tray fitted obstructing some component check

  12. Fail102,065 miles (+2,296)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,065 miles
    Test number
    944179442947
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/ under tray fitted obstructing some component check

  13. Pass99,769 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    99,769 miles
    Test number
    210494926131
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail99,769 miles (+6,028)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,769 miles
    Test number
    743409562534
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint back arm (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake weaning light on

  15. Pass93,741 miles (+6,327)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    93,741 miles
    Test number
    568655694093
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass87,414 miles (+4,176)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    87,414 miles
    Test number
    389733082454
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass83,238 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    83,238 miles
    Test number
    496599291282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,046 miles (+4,220)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,046 miles
    Test number
    948370481228
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass78,826 miles (+21)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    78,826 miles
    Test number
    554447480278
    • NoteSee advisory no:-380068870257

  20. Fail78,805 miles1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,805 miles
    Test number
    380068870257
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront inner brake pads worn possibly worn low
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn HEAVY on edges tread not cut as deep

Questions about X37 HLB

Does X37 HLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X37 HLB expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X37 HLB?
The MOT on X37 HLB expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X37 HLB done?
X37 HLB was recorded at 158,194 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 5,295 miles a year.
Has X37 HLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X37 HLB has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on X37 HLB 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 X37 HLB find?
X37 HLB passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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