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BMW X5

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 4,398 cc

X52 DBLMOT history

X52 DBL is a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 3 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 101,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

X52 DBL blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
101,278 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X52 DBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
3 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X52 DBL was last recorded at 101,278 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,271 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,278 miles
  • 2024 – 101,271 miles
  • 2022 – 98,767 miles
  • 2021 – 93,095 miles
  • 2020 – 90,719 miles
  • 2018 – 87,770 miles
  • 2016 – 83,339 miles
  • 2015 – 76,012 miles
  • 2013 – 67,206 miles
  • 2012 – 58,511 miles
  • 2010 – 45,501 miles
  • 2009 – 32,830 miles
  • 2008 – 27,079 miles
  • 2007 – 22,771 miles
  • 2006 – 21,441 miles
  • 2005 – 20,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,278 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe all arms and hubs corroded (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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,278 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    101,278 miles
    Test number
    789738158853
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe all arms and hubs corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail101,278 miles (+7)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,278 miles
    Test number
    840282720874
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe all arms and hubs corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,271 miles (+2,504)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,271 miles
    Test number
    446466586586
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,767 miles (+5,672)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    98,767 miles
    Test number
    178117531248
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL ROUND (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass93,095 miles (+2,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,095 miles
    Test number
    483679680311
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass90,719 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    90,719 miles
    Test number
    604243057166
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to nearside rear seat
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  7. Fail90,719 miles2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,719 miles
    Test number
    522240086702
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to nearside rear seat
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  8. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    970035854382
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. FailMileage not read2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    664870563959
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass87,770 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    87,770 miles
    Test number
    849276876241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    917133926179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    810489438782
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass83,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    83,339 miles
    Test number
    789012190186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,339 miles (+3,165)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,339 miles
    Test number
    812154001280
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (visual through offside rear alloy) (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint straight arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement curvy banana arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement curvy banana arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass80,174 miles (+4,162)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    80,174 miles
    Test number
    993773563475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,012 miles (+8,806)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    76,012 miles
    Test number
    438483415022
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear tyres worn inner edge

  17. Pass67,206 miles (+3,605)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    67,206 miles
    Test number
    915074453387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,601 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,601 miles
    Test number
    555288913097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,594 miles (+5,083)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,594 miles
    Test number
    536701813086
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteBrake and traction control warning lamps on

  20. Pass58,511 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,511 miles
    Test number
    388556302015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail58,509 miles (+13,008)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,509 miles
    Test number
    646895002013
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass45,501 miles (+12,671)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,501 miles
    Test number
    632984460314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,830 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    32,830 miles
    Test number
    680465149319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHigh level brake light

  24. Fail32,830 miles (+5,751)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,830 miles
    Test number
    133114249354
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteHigh level brake light

  25. Pass27,079 miles (+4,308)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,079 miles
    Test number
    422714668314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,771 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,771 miles
    Test number
    550044557317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,441 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    21,441 miles
    Test number
    703983156385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    20,113 miles
    Test number
    451904955473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X52 DBL

Does X52 DBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X52 DBL is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X52 DBL?
The MOT on X52 DBL is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X52 DBL done?
X52 DBL was recorded at 101,278 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 4,048 miles a year.
Has X52 DBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X52 DBL has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X52 DBL 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 X52 DBL find?
X52 DBL passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.

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