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BMW X5

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 4,799 cc

X5 AXUMOT history

X5 AXU is a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 17 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 161,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

X5 AXU blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
161,130 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 AXU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 AXU was last recorded at 161,130 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 9,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,099 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,031 miles
Average per year
8,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,130 miles
  • 2025 – 152,099 miles
  • 2024 – 140,232 miles
  • 2023 – 139,181 miles
  • 2022 – 136,456 miles
  • 2020 – 132,257 miles
  • 2019 – 128,630 miles
  • 2018 – 120,110 miles
  • 2017 – 112,394 miles
  • 2016 – 103,877 miles
  • 2015 – 96,834 miles
  • 2014 – 85,524 miles
  • 2013 – 79,153 miles
  • 2012 – 73,891 miles
  • 2011 – 64,385 miles
  • 2010 – 54,272 miles
  • 2009 – 39,667 miles
  • 2008 – 28,588 miles
  • 2007 – 10,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,130 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge 3153520

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,130 miles (+9,031)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    161,130 miles
    Test number
    200207141902
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass152,099 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    152,099 miles
    Test number
    623663310691
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail152,098 miles (+11,866)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,098 miles
    Test number
    861790394052
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass140,232 miles (+1,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    140,232 miles
    Test number
    122985412703
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass139,181 miles (+2,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    139,181 miles
    Test number
    562943332290
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges/sidewalls

  6. Pass136,456 miles (+4,199)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    136,456 miles
    Test number
    817157293540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass132,257 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    132,257 miles
    Test number
    976866942289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail132,248 miles (+3,618)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,248 miles
    Test number
    976981549422
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryLong park brake travel, o/s a lot lower than n/s

  9. Pass128,630 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    128,630 miles
    Test number
    921325164047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail128,544 miles (+8,434)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,544 miles
    Test number
    926442052286
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass120,110 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    120,110 miles
    Test number
    889356690703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge 3153520 (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail120,081 miles (+7,687)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,081 miles
    Test number
    194742029343
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2754020 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge 3153520 (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass112,394 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    112,394 miles
    Test number
    992527067591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail112,386 miles (+8,509)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,386 miles
    Test number
    999634413031
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass103,877 miles (+7,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    103,877 miles
    Test number
    782717740656
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perishing

  16. Pass96,834 miles (+11,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    96,834 miles
    Test number
    923183446925
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass85,524 miles (+6,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    85,524 miles
    Test number
    795241024299
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass79,153 miles (+125)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,153 miles
    Test number
    235020943248
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail79,028 miles (+5,137)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,028 miles
    Test number
    735336133260
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass73,891 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    73,891 miles
    Test number
    166463742278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,850 miles (+9,465)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,850 miles
    Test number
    379501442423
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass64,385 miles (+10,113)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    64,385 miles
    Test number
    426291741279
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront disc slight worn

  23. Pass54,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    54,272 miles
    Test number
    434529600414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,272 miles (+14,605)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,272 miles
    Test number
    363589100379
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass39,667 miles (+11,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,667 miles
    Test number
    952490919343
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail28,588 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,588 miles
    Test number
    424189818416
    • Repaired at testRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass28,588 miles (+4,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,588 miles
    Test number
    552889418343
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass23,745 miles (+13,550)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    23,745 miles
    Test number
    890141258149
    • NoteDeep cut osf tyre side wall

  29. Pass10,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    10,195 miles
    Test number
    400995467129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 AXU

Does X5 AXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 AXU is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 AXU?
The MOT on X5 AXU is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 AXU done?
X5 AXU was recorded at 161,130 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 8,046 miles a year.
Has X5 AXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 AXU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on X5 AXU 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 AXU find?
X5 AXU passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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