BMW X5
Bronze · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
X56 EDVMOT history
X56 EDV is a bronze diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 132,949 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 132,949 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,221 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X56 EDV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Bronze
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X56 EDV was last recorded at 132,949 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 3,049 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 129,900 miles · 4 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,049 miles
- Average per year
- 6,221 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,949 miles
- 2025 – 129,900 miles
- 2024 – 127,068 miles
- 2023 – 122,836 miles
- 2022 – 119,848 miles
- 2021 – 116,922 miles
- 2020 – 114,850 miles
- 2019 – 110,831 miles
- 2018 – 104,148 miles
- 2017 – 99,366 miles
- 2016 – 93,689 miles
- 2015 – 86,655 miles
- 2014 – 82,448 miles
- 2013 – 73,308 miles
- 2012 – 61,779 miles
- 2011 – 53,721 miles
- 2010 – 45,851 miles
- 2009 – 35,533 miles
- 2008 – 20,934 miles
- 2007 – 15,962 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,949 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component 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))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front area, unable to see due to under trays
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front, undertrays obscuring view
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 8 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,949 miles (+3,049)4 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 132,949 miles
- Test number
- 586911476852
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component 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))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass129,900 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 129,900 miles
- Test number
- 994708113804
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front area, unable to see due to under trays (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail129,894 miles (+2,826)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,894 miles
- Test number
- 955739864206
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front area, unable to see due to under trays (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass127,068 miles (+33)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 127,068 miles
- Test number
- 962640727265
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front, undertrays obscuring view (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail127,035 miles (+4,199)1 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,035 miles
- Test number
- 416168061702
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front, undertrays obscuring view (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass122,836 miles (+2,988)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 122,836 miles
- Test number
- 704881546771
- AdvisoryFront outer CV gaiters are slightly perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear sub-frame is corroded in places
Pass119,848 miles (+2,926)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 119,848 miles
- Test number
- 680097603766
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread 285-45-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread 285-45-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass116,922 miles (+2,072)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 116,922 miles
- Test number
- 968272061601
- MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-50-19 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Pass114,850 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 114,850 miles
- Test number
- 480817695420
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 255-50-19 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ((both)) to front over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Fail114,849 miles (+4,018)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,849 miles
- Test number
- 504504712022
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 255-50-19 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ((both)) to front over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Pass110,831 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 110,831 miles
- Test number
- 723629021378
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail110,830 miles (+6,682)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,830 miles
- Test number
- 243810179931
- MajorFront Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,148 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 104,148 miles
- Test number
- 906027972099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,148 miles (+4,782)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,148 miles
- Test number
- 984992468263
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
Pass99,366 miles (+5,677)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 99,366 miles
- Test number
- 546970086098
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre tyre worn on outer edge
Pass93,689 miles (+7,034)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 93,689 miles
- Test number
- 536552142683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,655 miles (+4,207)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 86,655 miles
- Test number
- 638003445081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,448 miles (+9,140)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 82,448 miles
- Test number
- 699271994150
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
Pass73,308 miles (+11,529)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 73,308 miles
- Test number
- 757291393114
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteN/S/F outer tyre wearing
Pass61,779 miles (+8,058)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 61,779 miles
- Test number
- 896813992171
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,721 miles (+7,870)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 53,721 miles
- Test number
- 686019081106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,851 miles (+10,318)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 45,851 miles
- Test number
- 423565690114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,533 miles (+14,599)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 35,533 miles
- Test number
- 700928959210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,934 miles (+4,972)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 20,934 miles
- Test number
- 360773068493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,962 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2008
- Odometer
- 15,962 miles
- Test number
- 990588127133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X56 EDV
- Does X56 EDV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X56 EDV is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X56 EDV?
- The MOT on X56 EDV is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X56 EDV done?
- X56 EDV was recorded at 132,949 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 6,221 miles a year.
- Has X56 EDV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X56 EDV has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on X56 EDV 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 X56 EDV find?
- X56 EDV passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 4 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 9 more.
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