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BMW M5

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,999 cc

X3 XENMOT history

X3 XEN is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 15 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 74,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

X3 XEN black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
74,967 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 XEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 XEN was last recorded at 74,967 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 2,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Dec 2009: 28,121 miles, lower than 29,210 miles on 8 Jan 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
72,758 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,209 miles
Average per year
2,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,967 miles
  • 2025 – 72,758 miles
  • 2024 – 72,188 miles
  • 2023 – 69,772 miles
  • 2022 – 68,655 miles
  • 2020 – 68,235 miles
  • 2019 – 66,695 miles
  • 2018 – 64,286 miles
  • 2017 – 61,016 miles
  • 2016 – 56,506 miles
  • 2014 – 47,878 miles
  • 2013 – 41,477 miles
  • 2012 – 39,735 miles
  • 2011 – 35,102 miles
  • 2009 – 28,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,967 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S AND N/S

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear differential has seepage of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,967 miles (+2,209)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    74,967 miles
    Test number
    482735981342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass72,758 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    72,758 miles
    Test number
    939449155386
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inner edges

  3. Fail72,758 miles (+570)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,758 miles
    Test number
    369715965911
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inner edges

  4. Pass72,188 miles (+2,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    72,188 miles
    Test number
    980342025463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass69,772 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    69,772 miles
    Test number
    620007596324
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S AND N/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail69,772 miles (+1,117)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,772 miles
    Test number
    628507896409
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S AND N/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass68,655 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    68,655 miles
    Test number
    620109634799
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail68,655 miles (+420)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,655 miles
    Test number
    401353066501
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass68,235 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,235 miles
    Test number
    215936588946
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential has seepage of oil

  10. Fail68,230 miles (+1,535)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,230 miles
    Test number
    111647420628
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential has seepage of oil

  11. Pass66,695 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,695 miles
    Test number
    815809017508
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential has suspect seepage of oil

  12. Fail66,693 miles (+2,407)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,693 miles
    Test number
    520176255265
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential has suspect seepage of oil

  13. Pass64,286 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    64,286 miles
    Test number
    616033373390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,278 miles (+3,262)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,278 miles
    Test number
    365829544275
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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))

  15. Pass61,016 miles (+4,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,016 miles
    Test number
    970819180955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass56,506 miles (+8,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,506 miles
    Test number
    289064136283
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

  17. Pass47,878 miles (+6,401)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,878 miles
    Test number
    289169414378
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass41,477 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,477 miles
    Test number
    597487373265
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail41,477 miles (+1,742)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,477 miles
    Test number
    776527473284
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass39,735 miles (+4,633)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,735 miles
    Test number
    469555192187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,102 miles (+6,981)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    35,102 miles
    Test number
    489190481105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,121 miles (-1,089)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,121 miles
    Test number
    144283359313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,210 miles
    Test number
    194048509484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 XEN

Does X3 XEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 XEN is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 XEN?
The MOT on X3 XEN is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 XEN done?
X3 XEN was recorded at 74,967 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 2,648 miles a year.
Has X3 XEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 XEN has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2025.
Has the mileage on X3 XEN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Dec 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X3 XEN find?
X3 XEN passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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