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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

X5 BBJMOT history

X5 BBJ is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 24 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 99,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

X5 BBJ black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
99,034 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 BBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 BBJ was last recorded at 99,034 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 3,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,102 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,932 miles
Average per year
5,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,034 miles
  • 2025 – 95,102 miles
  • 2024 – 89,129 miles
  • 2023 – 82,564 miles
  • 2022 – 77,737 miles
  • 2021 – 73,430 miles
  • 2020 – 70,244 miles
  • 2019 – 65,181 miles
  • 2017 – 57,976 miles
  • 2016 – 47,430 miles
  • 2015 – 39,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,034 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,034 miles (+3,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    99,034 miles
    Test number
    381517885071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass95,102 miles (+5,973)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,102 miles
    Test number
    936568357132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass89,129 miles (+6,565)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,129 miles
    Test number
    647751913148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,564 miles (+4,827)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    82,564 miles
    Test number
    227926279288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,737 miles (+4,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    77,737 miles
    Test number
    702637432125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass73,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    73,430 miles
    Test number
    118770866824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,430 miles (+3,186)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,430 miles
    Test number
    364168526191
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a cut adjacent to the wheel rim with damaged steel bracing exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass70,244 miles (+5,063)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    70,244 miles
    Test number
    561409199257
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass65,181 miles (+7,205)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    65,181 miles
    Test number
    323962074743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,976 miles (+1,345)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    57,976 miles
    Test number
    344706598763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,631 miles (+9,201)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,631 miles
    Test number
    249752030910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass47,430 miles (+8,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,430 miles
    Test number
    405161043309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass39,284 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,284 miles
    Test number
    297407555464
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about X5 BBJ

Does X5 BBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 BBJ is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 BBJ?
The MOT on X5 BBJ 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 BBJ done?
X5 BBJ was recorded at 99,034 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 5,572 miles a year.
Has X5 BBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 BBJ has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on X5 BBJ 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 BBJ find?
X5 BBJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint.

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