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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,926 cc

X50 AHBMOT history

X50 AHB is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 27 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 110,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

X50 AHB black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
110,724 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X50 AHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X50 AHB was last recorded at 110,724 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 3,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,257 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,467 miles
Average per year
4,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,724 miles
  • 2024 – 107,257 miles
  • 2023 – 104,233 miles
  • 2022 – 101,756 miles
  • 2021 – 97,219 miles
  • 2020 – 93,906 miles
  • 2019 – 90,103 miles
  • 2018 – 82,552 miles
  • 2017 – 79,334 miles
  • 2016 – 78,199 miles
  • 2015 – 77,365 miles
  • 2014 – 76,553 miles
  • 2013 – 74,738 miles
  • 2012 – 71,765 miles
  • 2011 – 68,354 miles
  • 2010 – 64,258 miles
  • 2009 – 58,981 miles
  • 2008 – 46,296 miles
  • 2007 – 33,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,724 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes showing signs of surface corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Drive shaft corroded but not weakened.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Drive shaft corroded but not weakened.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,724 miles (+3,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    110,724 miles
    Test number
    258405096201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass107,257 miles (+3,024)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    107,257 miles
    Test number
    770290653241
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass104,233 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,233 miles
    Test number
    176063306637
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail104,214 miles (+2,458)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,214 miles
    Test number
    221714324523
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass101,756 miles (+4,537)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,756 miles
    Test number
    516427544958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,219 miles (+3,313)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    97,219 miles
    Test number
    588602164101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,906 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,906 miles
    Test number
    993539517348
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes showing signs of surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft corroded but not weakened.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft corroded but not weakened.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
  8. Fail93,900 miles (+3,797)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,900 miles
    Test number
    752617167910
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Thrust arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe/hose from calliper. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Dose not open as inteneded. (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Thrust arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe/hose from calliper. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes showing signs of surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft corroded but not weakened.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft corroded but not weakened.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
  9. Pass90,103 miles (+7,551)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,103 miles
    Test number
    283406151905
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass82,552 miles (+3,218)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,552 miles
    Test number
    877834238299
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass79,334 miles (+1,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    79,334 miles
    Test number
    141560993408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass78,199 miles (+834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,199 miles
    Test number
    874979651734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass77,365 miles (+812)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    77,365 miles
    Test number
    217672015272
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front tyre deteriorated
  14. Pass76,553 miles (+1,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    76,553 miles
    Test number
    196754114206
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Pass74,738 miles (+2,973)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,738 miles
    Test number
    988538403257
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass71,765 miles (+3,411)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    71,765 miles
    Test number
    565898702220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,354 miles (+4,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    68,354 miles
    Test number
    375952801208
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
  18. Pass64,258 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    64,258 miles
    Test number
    453508100297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,255 miles (+5,274)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,255 miles
    Test number
    442154200264
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  20. Pass58,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,981 miles
    Test number
    611265609253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,981 miles (+12,685)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,981 miles
    Test number
    831344309281
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  22. Pass46,296 miles (+13,082)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    46,296 miles
    Test number
    934282698155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    33,214 miles
    Test number
    830259967140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X50 AHB

Does X50 AHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X50 AHB is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X50 AHB?
The MOT on X50 AHB is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X50 AHB done?
X50 AHB was recorded at 110,724 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 4,202 miles a year.
Has X50 AHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X50 AHB has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on X50 AHB 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 X50 AHB find?
X50 AHB passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm.

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