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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

X5 BEWMOT history

X5 BEW is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 16 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 158,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

X5 BEW grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
158,775 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 BEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 BEW was last recorded at 158,775 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,371 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
404 miles
Average per year
7,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,775 miles
  • 2024 – 149,361 miles
  • 2023 – 145,920 miles
  • 2022 – 134,413 miles
  • 2021 – 122,636 miles
  • 2020 – 115,530 miles
  • 2019 – 113,027 miles
  • 2018 – 109,618 miles
  • 2017 – 106,219 miles
  • 2016 – 101,766 miles
  • 2015 – 92,385 miles
  • 2014 – 74,226 miles
  • 2013 – 69,095 miles
  • 2012 – 63,854 miles
  • 2011 – 58,085 miles
  • 2010 – 51,692 miles
  • 2009 – 45,437 miles
  • 2008 – 38,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,775 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undertrays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,775 miles (+404)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    158,775 miles
    Test number
    934845199352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undertrays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail158,371 miles (+9,010)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,371 miles
    Test number
    484865104547
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass149,361 miles (+3,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    149,361 miles
    Test number
    942011208984
    • AdvisoryBoth main brake pipes corroded

  4. Pass145,920 miles (+11,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    145,920 miles
    Test number
    275941188410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass134,413 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    134,413 miles
    Test number
    795106473437
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail134,413 miles (+11,777)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,413 miles
    Test number
    859719318049
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass122,636 miles (+7,106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    122,636 miles
    Test number
    948250148443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass115,530 miles (+2,503)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,530 miles
    Test number
    482227545065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,027 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,027 miles
    Test number
    956047673634
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail113,026 miles (+3,408)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,026 miles
    Test number
    147388799257
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass109,618 miles (+3,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    109,618 miles
    Test number
    841449525105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass106,219 miles (+4,453)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    106,219 miles
    Test number
    598337525463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Part flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is perished and splitting in tread.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Part flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass101,766 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    101,766 miles
    Test number
    639784127616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,747 miles (+9,362)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,747 miles
    Test number
    626846904740
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

  15. Pass92,385 miles (+18,159)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    92,385 miles
    Test number
    481016889555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryTpms lamp stays on indicating a fault

  16. Pass74,226 miles (+5,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    74,226 miles
    Test number
    378323234298
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass69,095 miles (+5,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    69,095 miles
    Test number
    587354313294
    • 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)

  18. Pass63,854 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,854 miles
    Test number
    817520032286
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail63,854 miles (+5,769)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,854 miles
    Test number
    566379922263
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass58,085 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    58,085 miles
    Test number
    325723621494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,079 miles (+6,387)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,079 miles
    Test number
    928928911205
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass51,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,692 miles
    Test number
    311999710200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail51,690 miles (+6,253)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,690 miles
    Test number
    630999610296
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass45,437 miles (+7,035)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,437 miles
    Test number
    830510939295
    • NoteO/s/f wiper blade split on end
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

  25. Pass38,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    38,402 miles
    Test number
    503408438371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 BEW

Does X5 BEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X5 BEW expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X5 BEW?
The MOT on X5 BEW expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X5 BEW done?
X5 BEW was recorded at 158,775 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 7,185 miles a year.
Has X5 BEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 BEW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on X5 BEW 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 BEW find?
X5 BEW passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undertrays fitted.

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