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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

X50 ALCMOT history

X50 ALC is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 106,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

X50 ALC black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
106,386 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X50 ALC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X50 ALC was last recorded at 106,386 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 5,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,871 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,515 miles
Average per year
4,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,386 miles
  • 2025 – 100,871 miles
  • 2024 – 99,895 miles
  • 2023 – 99,009 miles
  • 2022 – 95,756 miles
  • 2021 – 90,555 miles
  • 2020 – 88,127 miles
  • 2019 – 85,779 miles
  • 2018 – 80,976 miles
  • 2017 – 74,095 miles
  • 2016 – 68,405 miles
  • 2015 – 62,422 miles
  • 2014 – 58,924 miles
  • 2013 – 56,414 miles
  • 2012 – 54,861 miles
  • 2011 – 51,753 miles
  • 2010 – 49,383 miles
  • 2009 – 46,436 miles
  • 2008 – 42,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,386 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front discs looking slightly thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Covers fitted restricting view on mot items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Suspect steering rack seeping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,386 miles (+5,515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    106,386 miles
    Test number
    257043895294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass100,871 miles (+976)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    100,871 miles
    Test number
    736800505703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,895 miles (+886)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    99,895 miles
    Test number
    509702402135
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront all front suspension parts rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear all rear suspension parts rusty
  4. Pass99,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    99,009 miles
    Test number
    930128140190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail99,007 miles (+3,251)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,007 miles
    Test number
    235263885675
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  6. Pass95,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,756 miles
    Test number
    741434622463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,756 miles (+5,201)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,756 miles
    Test number
    827428718513
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass90,555 miles (+2,428)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,555 miles
    Test number
    392018357176
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on flexy pipe join (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on flexy pipe join (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass88,127 miles (+2,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,127 miles
    Test number
    205796162196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass85,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,779 miles
    Test number
    619450286940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,779 miles (+4,803)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,779 miles
    Test number
    164435210251
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  12. Pass80,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    80,976 miles
    Test number
    291039569970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,976 miles (+6,881)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,976 miles
    Test number
    841188473473
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  14. Pass74,095 miles (+5,690)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,095 miles
    Test number
    335034210135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted restricting view
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion starting under vehicle
  15. Pass68,405 miles (+5,983)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,405 miles
    Test number
    478737783772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,422 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    62,422 miles
    Test number
    970729670717
    • AdvisoryFront discs looking slightly thin
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted restricting view on mot items
    • AdvisorySuspect steering rack seeping
  17. Fail62,422 miles (+3,498)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,422 miles
    Test number
    205539609890
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront discs looking slightly thin
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted restricting view on mot items
    • AdvisorySuspect steering rack seeping
  18. Pass58,924 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    58,924 miles
    Test number
    948428864249
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  19. Fail58,924 miles (+2,510)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,924 miles
    Test number
    157227464242
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  20. Pass56,414 miles (+1,553)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    56,414 miles
    Test number
    887193783291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,861 miles (+3,108)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    54,861 miles
    Test number
    528674882202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,753 miles (+2,370)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    51,753 miles
    Test number
    137387171208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,383 miles (+2,947)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    49,383 miles
    Test number
    104458870232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,436 miles (+4,432)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    46,436 miles
    Test number
    803982079299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,004 miles (+13,731)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,004 miles
    Test number
    874185798221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,273 miles
    Test number
    462763998064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X50 ALC

Does X50 ALC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X50 ALC is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X50 ALC?
The MOT on X50 ALC is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X50 ALC done?
X50 ALC was recorded at 106,386 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 4,326 miles a year.
Has X50 ALC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X50 ALC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on X50 ALC 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 ALC find?
X50 ALC passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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