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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

X5 AAXMOT history

X5 AAX is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 7 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 181,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

X5 AAX blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
181,399 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
10,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 AAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 AAX was last recorded at 181,399 miles on 22 May 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,384 miles · 21 May 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
10,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,399 miles
  • 2025 – 172,804 miles
  • 2024 – 155,191 miles
  • 2022 – 143,885 miles
  • 2021 – 127,532 miles
  • 2020 – 117,869 miles
  • 2019 – 110,912 miles
  • 2018 – 103,258 miles
  • 2017 – 101,170 miles
  • 2016 – 87,888 miles
  • 2015 – 79,098 miles
  • 2014 – 68,115 miles
  • 2013 – 54,906 miles
  • 2012 – 44,352 miles
  • 2011 – 27,935 miles
  • 2010 – 15,644 miles
  • 2009 – 11,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,399 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,399 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    181,399 miles
    Test number
    424363762883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail181,384 miles (+8,580)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,384 miles
    Test number
    525699842095
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass172,804 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    172,804 miles
    Test number
    276307521872
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront inner door trims missing
    • AdvisoryNear side front door handle loose but still works

  4. Fail172,804 miles (+17,613)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,804 miles
    Test number
    191573203348
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront inner door trims missing
    • AdvisoryNear side front door handle loose but still works

  5. Pass155,191 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    155,191 miles
    Test number
    203015013050
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail155,180 miles (+11,295)4 dangerous11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,180 miles
    Test number
    615624093417
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass143,885 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    143,885 miles
    Test number
    358944848870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail143,874 miles (+16,342)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,874 miles
    Test number
    769469300640
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass127,532 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,532 miles
    Test number
    847556282649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and very worn on inside tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust mount split
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Fail127,530 miles (+9,661)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,530 miles
    Test number
    467702493255
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and very worn on inside tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust mount split
    • AdvisoryRear discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass117,869 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,869 miles
    Test number
    521739168459
    • 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 centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn OSF AND NSF ( FRONT ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted

  12. Fail117,869 miles (+6,957)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,869 miles
    Test number
    460641987203
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (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 centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn OSF AND NSF ( FRONT ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted

  13. Pass110,912 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,912 miles
    Test number
    185153017364
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both far rear on suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail110,910 miles (+7,652)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,910 miles
    Test number
    290390086430
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear mounted (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass103,258 miles (+2,088)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    103,258 miles
    Test number
    881566211895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,170 miles (+13,282)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    101,170 miles
    Test number
    160883337070
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass87,888 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    87,888 miles
    Test number
    258041603229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail87,887 miles (+8,789)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,887 miles
    Test number
    961390306810
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass79,098 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,098 miles
    Test number
    867351305237
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail79,096 miles (+10,981)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,096 miles
    Test number
    345911105285
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass68,115 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    68,115 miles
    Test number
    545119294187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail68,115 miles (+13,209)2 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,115 miles
    Test number
    298859694400
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass54,906 miles (+10,554)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,906 miles
    Test number
    688569593108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,352 miles (+16,417)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    44,352 miles
    Test number
    685750472239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,935 miles (+12,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,935 miles
    Test number
    615477111188
    • 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)

  26. Pass15,644 miles (+3,908)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    15,644 miles
    Test number
    430928110198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,736 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    11,736 miles
    Test number
    451530269119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail11,718 miles3 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,718 miles
    Test number
    184259459144
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about X5 AAX

Does X5 AAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 AAX is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 AAX?
The MOT on X5 AAX is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 AAX done?
X5 AAX was recorded at 181,399 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 10,009 miles a year.
Has X5 AAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 AAX has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on X5 AAX 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 X5 AAX find?
X5 AAX passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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