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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

X5 AFHMOT history

X5 AFH is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 30 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 242,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2024.

X5 AFH black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2025
Mileage
242,945 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 AFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 AFH was last recorded at 242,945 miles on 4 Jul 2024, 241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
242,704 miles · 23 May 2022
Between the last two tests
241 miles
Average per year
13,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 242,945 miles
  • 2022 – 242,704 miles
  • 2020 – 206,687 miles
  • 2019 – 171,950 miles
  • 2016 – 91,562 miles
  • 2015 – 90,119 miles
  • 2014 – 83,590 miles
  • 2013 – 71,240 miles
  • 2012 – 56,203 miles
  • 2011 – 48,790 miles
  • 2010 – 41,568 miles
  • 2009 – 31,819 miles
  • 2008 – 24,030 miles
  • 2007 – 14,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass242,945 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass242,945 miles (+241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    242,945 miles
    Test number
    445402799169
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass242,704 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    242,704 miles
    Test number
    700262611375
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arms replaced with second hand parts

  3. Fail242,687 miles (+36,000)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,687 miles
    Test number
    614803486916
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass206,687 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    206,687 miles
    Test number
    710380223224
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass171,955 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    171,955 km
    Test number
    458845157706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail171,950 miles1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,950 miles
    Test number
    942182688668
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass162,578 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    162,578 km
    Test number
    588430239783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass91,562 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    91,562 miles
    Test number
    461528681308
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. FailMileage not read1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    844338740717
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass90,119 miles (+6,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,119 miles
    Test number
    439813535010
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass83,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    83,590 miles
    Test number
    838650034029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,590 miles (+12,350)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,590 miles
    Test number
    239640734011
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r tyre outer edge feathering

  13. Pass71,240 miles (+15,037)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,240 miles
    Test number
    915570133051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass56,203 miles (+7,413)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,203 miles
    Test number
    696283322034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,790 miles (+7,222)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,790 miles
    Test number
    536087511068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,568 miles (+9,749)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    41,568 miles
    Test number
    594109510071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,819 miles (+7,789)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,819 miles
    Test number
    920733209032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,030 miles (+9,966)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    24,030 miles
    Test number
    170182428498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,064 miles
    Test number
    113855117462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail14,064 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,064 miles
    Test number
    353085917069
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about X5 AFH

Does X5 AFH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X5 AFH expired on 3 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X5 AFH?
The MOT on X5 AFH expired on 3 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X5 AFH done?
X5 AFH was recorded at 242,945 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2024, an average of 13,103 miles a year.
Has X5 AFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 AFH has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2022.
Has the mileage on X5 AFH 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 AFH find?
X5 AFH passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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