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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

X50 ATHMOT history

X50 ATH is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 30 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 138,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.

X50 ATH silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2027
Mileage
138,059 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X50 ATH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X50 ATH was last recorded at 138,059 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,263 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
796 miles
Average per year
3,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,059 miles
  • 2025 – 137,263 miles
  • 2024 – 135,500 miles
  • 2023 – 133,305 miles
  • 2022 – 129,767 miles
  • 2021 – 127,677 miles
  • 2020 – 124,808 miles
  • 2019 – 119,513 miles
  • 2018 – 116,883 miles
  • 2017 – 112,278 miles
  • 2016 – 106,971 miles
  • 2015 – 104,678 miles
  • 2014 – 100,467 miles
  • 2013 – 96,783 miles
  • 2012 – 93,332 miles
  • 2011 – 93,246 miles
  • 2009 – 88,100 miles
  • 2008 – 82,833 miles
  • 2007 – 69,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,059 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear subframe has heavy surface corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Metal brake pipes starting to corrode

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,059 miles (+796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    138,059 miles
    Test number
    826609301937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass137,263 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    137,263 miles
    Test number
    789189306074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail137,255 miles (+1,755)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,255 miles
    Test number
    774566993181
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass135,500 miles (+132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    135,500 miles
    Test number
    395022223914
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail135,368 miles (+2,063)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,368 miles
    Test number
    692383094761
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass133,305 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    133,305 miles
    Test number
    873191731901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail133,277 miles (+3,510)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,277 miles
    Test number
    870079373417
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass129,767 miles (+33)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    129,767 miles
    Test number
    334950049311
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe has heavy surface corrosion

  9. Fail129,734 miles (+2,057)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,734 miles
    Test number
    274615324952
    • 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 component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe corroded within 30cm of suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe has heavy surface corrosion

  10. Pass127,677 miles (+43)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,677 miles
    Test number
    410851892785
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorating
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes starting to corrode

  11. Fail127,634 miles (+2,826)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,634 miles
    Test number
    540301186709
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorating
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes starting to corrode

  12. Pass124,808 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,808 miles
    Test number
    541516870676
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront metal brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryRear subframe has heavy surface corrosion

  13. Fail124,783 miles (+5,270)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,783 miles
    Test number
    326350729612
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront metal brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryRear subframe has heavy surface corrosion

  14. Pass119,513 miles (+2,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,513 miles
    Test number
    355218916785
    • AdvisoryFront and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear subframe

  15. Pass116,883 miles (+4,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    116,883 miles
    Test number
    535814645377
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass112,278 miles (+5,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    112,278 miles
    Test number
    162766942056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass106,971 miles (+2,293)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    106,971 miles
    Test number
    932973897513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass104,678 miles (+4,211)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    104,678 miles
    Test number
    879325505134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,467 miles (+3,684)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    100,467 miles
    Test number
    688226604158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    96,783 miles
    Test number
    186900803122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail96,783 miles (+3,451)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,783 miles
    Test number
    679549793049
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  22. Pass93,332 miles (+86)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    93,332 miles
    Test number
    856186452067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass93,246 miles (+5,146)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    93,246 miles
    Test number
    469546501091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass88,100 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    88,100 miles
    Test number
    293966119398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail88,034 miles (+5,201)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,034 miles
    Test number
    621599709338
    • FailureBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  26. Pass82,833 miles (+13,445)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    82,833 miles
    Test number
    530535608362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass69,388 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    69,388 miles
    Test number
    871000197261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

Questions about X50 ATH

Does X50 ATH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X50 ATH is valid until 9 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on X50 ATH?
The MOT on X50 ATH is valid until 9 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X50 ATH done?
X50 ATH was recorded at 138,059 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 3,608 miles a year.
Has X50 ATH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X50 ATH has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on X50 ATH 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 ATH find?
X50 ATH passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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