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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

X5 BAOMOT history

X5 BAO is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 24 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 107,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

X5 BAO black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
107,974 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 BAO
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
24 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 BAO was last recorded at 107,974 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 4,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,971 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,003 miles
Average per year
4,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,974 miles
  • 2025 – 103,971 miles
  • 2024 – 100,259 miles
  • 2022 – 94,596 miles
  • 2021 – 89,759 miles
  • 2020 – 84,805 miles
  • 2019 – 76,134 miles
  • 2018 – 68,188 miles
  • 2017 – 63,713 miles
  • 2016 – 60,526 miles
  • 2015 – 56,977 miles
  • 2014 – 53,649 miles
  • 2013 – 50,733 miles
  • 2012 – 46,586 miles
  • 2011 – 42,247 miles
  • 2010 – 38,998 miles
  • 2009 – 34,884 miles
  • 2008 – 30,833 miles
  • 2007 – 25,242 miles
  • 2006 – 20,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,974 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • ENGINE COVER FITTED

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • UNDER TRAYS FITTED

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,974 miles (+4,003)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    107,974 miles
    Test number
    961780815618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,971 miles (+3,712)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    103,971 miles
    Test number
    507421603941
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  3. Pass100,259 miles (+5,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    100,259 miles
    Test number
    977210977919
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  4. Pass94,596 miles (+4,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    94,596 miles
    Test number
    913213921980
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  5. Pass89,759 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,759 miles
    Test number
    451344023020
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  6. Fail89,755 miles (+4,950)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,755 miles
    Test number
    645481139467
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  7. Pass84,805 miles (+8,671)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,805 miles
    Test number
    168144338228
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryHANDBRAKE ONLY JUST MADE REQUIRED READINGS
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  8. Pass76,134 miles (+7,946)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,134 miles
    Test number
    723874332296
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE HOSE TO PIPE TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE HOSE TO PIPE TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass68,188 miles (+4,475)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    68,188 miles
    Test number
    673784012617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,713 miles (+3,187)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,713 miles
    Test number
    156964303124
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test removed air freshener from interior mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a groove on inner wall around entire circumferance of tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread is just over 3.00 mm and cut on outer wall
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area
    • AdvisoryTyre tread is low under 3.00 mm on tread and perishing on outer wall

  11. Pass60,526 miles (+3,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,526 miles
    Test number
    414084056134
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt damp (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass56,977 miles (+3,328)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,977 miles
    Test number
    795823705181
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass53,649 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,649 miles
    Test number
    749782494059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  14. Fail53,649 miles (+2,916)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,649 miles
    Test number
    867892594073
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  15. Pass50,733 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,733 miles
    Test number
    249758593073
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail50,733 miles (+4,147)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,733 miles
    Test number
    406508293085
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass46,586 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,586 miles
    Test number
    955866492000
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail46,586 miles (+4,339)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,586 miles
    Test number
    778646192004
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass42,247 miles (+3,249)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    42,247 miles
    Test number
    748635791031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,998 miles (+4,114)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    38,998 miles
    Test number
    794321010179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,884 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,884 miles
    Test number
    683363319114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail34,879 miles (+4,046)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,879 miles
    Test number
    683321919154
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass30,833 miles (+5,591)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,833 miles
    Test number
    512295808107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass25,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,242 miles
    Test number
    132325717164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail25,242 miles (+4,274)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,242 miles
    Test number
    782397707187
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass20,968 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    20,968 miles
    Test number
    581161616191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail20,553 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,553 miles
    Test number
    320851706130
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about X5 BAO

Does X5 BAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 BAO is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 BAO?
The MOT on X5 BAO is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 BAO done?
X5 BAO was recorded at 107,974 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 4,424 miles a year.
Has X5 BAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 BAO has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on X5 BAO 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 BAO find?
X5 BAO passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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