BMW X5
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc
X5 BGXMOT history
X5 BGX is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 126,620 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 126,620 mi
- At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,410 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X5 BGX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X5 BGX was last recorded at 126,620 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 126,584 miles · 24 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 36 miles
- Average per year
- 5,410 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,620 miles
- 2025 – 125,137 miles
- 2024 – 123,586 miles
- 2023 – 122,476 miles
- 2021 – 115,571 miles
- 2020 – 107,948 miles
- 2019 – 98,656 miles
- 2018 – 94,002 miles
- 2017 – 88,579 miles
- 2016 – 81,822 miles
- 2015 – 77,684 miles
- 2014 – 74,946 miles
- 2013 – 69,678 miles
- 2012 – 64,033 miles
- 2011 – 56,268 miles
- 2010 – 48,979 miles
- 2009 – 42,725 miles
- 2008 – 36,047 miles
- 2007 – 27,738 miles
- 2006 – 20,911 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,620 miles
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
31 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,620 miles (+36)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 126,620 miles
- Test number
- 117321124006
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail126,584 miles (+1,447)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,584 miles
- Test number
- 535523538478
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass125,137 miles (+1,551)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 125,137 miles
- Test number
- 804984876833
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass123,586 miles (+1,110)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 123,586 miles
- Test number
- 906983279531
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass122,476 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 122,476 miles
- Test number
- 916531916171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail122,474 miles (+6,903)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,474 miles
- Test number
- 926101713170
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,571 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 115,571 miles
- Test number
- 754315883473
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective both rear silencer mounts split/worn (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all bar centre rear belt fraying/weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail115,570 miles (+7,622)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,570 miles
- Test number
- 805479366516
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective both rear silencer mounts split/worn (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all bar centre rear belt fraying/weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass107,948 miles (+9,292)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 107,948 miles
- Test number
- 560404526239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,656 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 98,656 miles
- Test number
- 959242490677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,652 miles (+4,650)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,652 miles
- Test number
- 214434755131
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,002 miles (+5,423)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 94,002 miles
- Test number
- 192690486641
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass88,579 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 88,579 miles
- Test number
- 407882356812
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres inner edges scrubbed
Fail88,577 miles (+6,755)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,577 miles
- Test number
- 790255562711
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres inner edges scrubbed
Pass81,822 miles (+101)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2017
- Odometer
- 81,822 miles
- Test number
- 465717085090
- AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber is slightly worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
- AdvisorySteering rack inner joints are slightly worn
- AdvisoryUnable to check rear seat belts correctly due to child seats fitted
Fail81,721 miles (+4,037)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,721 miles
- Test number
- 612024626814
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber is slightly worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
- AdvisorySteering rack inner joints are slightly worn
- AdvisoryUnable to check rear seat belts correctly due to child seats fitted
Pass77,684 miles (+326)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 77,684 miles
- Test number
- 448294015182
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteParking brake only just met its requirments
Fail77,358 miles (+2,412)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,358 miles
- Test number
- 637249685020
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass74,946 miles (+38)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 74,946 miles
- Test number
- 167204924265
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail74,908 miles (+5,230)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,908 miles
- Test number
- 419027114230
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass69,678 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 69,678 miles
- Test number
- 617887643213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,659 miles (+5,626)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,659 miles
- Test number
- 849456743288
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass64,033 miles (+7,765)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 64,033 miles
- Test number
- 109045432293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,268 miles (+7,289)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 56,268 miles
- Test number
- 488604421218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,979 miles (+6,254)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 48,979 miles
- Test number
- 871628930255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,725 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 42,725 miles
- Test number
- 363778939425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,725 miles (+6,678)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,725 miles
- Test number
- 684928439281
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass36,047 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 36,047 miles
- Test number
- 594236248216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,005 miles (+8,267)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,005 miles
- Test number
- 960705848292
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass27,738 miles (+6,827)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 27,738 miles
- Test number
- 893360147289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,911 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 20,911 miles
- Test number
- 152123036270
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about X5 BGX
- Does X5 BGX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 BGX is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X5 BGX?
- The MOT on X5 BGX is valid until 7 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 BGX done?
- X5 BGX was recorded at 126,620 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 5,410 miles a year.
- Has X5 BGX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X5 BGX has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on X5 BGX 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 BGX find?
- X5 BGX passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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