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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

X5 BBLMOT history

X5 BBL is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 122,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

X5 BBL black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
122,261 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 BBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 BBL was last recorded at 122,261 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,248 miles · 26 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
5,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,261 miles
  • 2025 – 114,819 miles
  • 2024 – 105,750 miles
  • 2023 – 100,109 miles
  • 2022 – 95,118 miles
  • 2021 – 90,046 miles
  • 2020 – 84,843 miles
  • 2019 – 79,996 miles
  • 2018 – 72,583 miles
  • 2016 – 67,037 miles
  • 2015 – 62,711 miles
  • 2014 – 54,090 miles
  • 2013 – 50,816 miles
  • 2012 – 47,321 miles
  • 2011 – 43,345 miles
  • 2010 – 38,174 miles
  • 2009 – 31,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,261 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass122,261 miles (+13)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    122,261 miles
    Test number
    704774521375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail122,248 miles (+7,429)1 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,248 miles
    Test number
    121183172730
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  3. Pass114,819 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    114,819 miles
    Test number
    576775783531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail114,813 miles (+9,063)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,813 miles
    Test number
    360813199930
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass105,750 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    105,750 miles
    Test number
    192396187248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail105,748 miles (+5,639)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,748 miles
    Test number
    784885448923
    • MajorOffside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass100,109 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,109 miles
    Test number
    308701490558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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. Fail100,106 miles (+4,988)4 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,106 miles
    Test number
    925111384451
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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. Pass95,118 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,118 miles
    Test number
    594783168449
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail95,112 miles (+5,066)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,112 miles
    Test number
    146009826682
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass90,046 miles (+5,203)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    90,046 miles
    Test number
    958983105989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,843 miles (+4,847)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,843 miles
    Test number
    851456031034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,996 miles (+7,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,996 miles
    Test number
    573314877649
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass72,583 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,583 miles
    Test number
    856768545639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnable to check underside of vehicle for corrosion or brake pipes plastic covers fitted

  15. Fail72,578 miles (+5,541)1 failure2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,578 miles
    Test number
    241991204628
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnable to check underside of vehicle for corrosion or brake pipes plastic covers fitted

  16. Pass67,037 miles (+4,326)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,037 miles
    Test number
    525400506009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance only just passed test
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Pass62,711 miles (+8,621)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,711 miles
    Test number
    250274738150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,090 miles (+3,274)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,090 miles
    Test number
    175328564144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise n/s/f wiper blade slightly worn
    • NoteCould not check under body due to plastic coving

  19. Pass50,816 miles (+3,495)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,816 miles
    Test number
    886763463128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note2 REAR TYRES SCRUBBING

  20. Pass47,321 miles (+3,976)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,321 miles
    Test number
    337666242179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,345 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,345 miles
    Test number
    325070861150
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail43,345 miles (+5,171)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,345 miles
    Test number
    918960261150
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass38,174 miles (+6,273)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,174 miles
    Test number
    413513920237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,901 miles
    Test number
    573306649245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,901 miles (+3,831)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,901 miles
    Test number
    843366749297
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass28,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,070 miles
    Test number
    650137889038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,070 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,070 miles
    Test number
    713467089030
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about X5 BBL

Does X5 BBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 BBL is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 BBL?
The MOT on X5 BBL is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 BBL done?
X5 BBL was recorded at 122,261 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 5,582 miles a year.
Has X5 BBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 BBL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X5 BBL 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 BBL find?
X5 BBL passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension component ball joint has slight play; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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