
BMW X5
Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
X5 BLBMOT history
X5 BLB is a grey petrol BMW X5 first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 192,456 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 192,456 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 18 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 8,183 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X5 BLB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X5 BLB was last recorded at 192,456 miles on 15 Jan 2025, 50,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 142,456 miles · 13 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 50,000 miles
- Average per year
- 8,183 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 192,456 miles
- 2024 – 139,204 miles
- 2023 – 133,305 miles
- 2022 – 133,302 miles
- 2021 – 130,576 miles
- 2020 – 129,090 miles
- 2019 – 128,158 miles
- 2018 – 126,799 miles
- 2017 – 124,399 miles
- 2016 – 119,648 miles
- 2015 – 114,771 miles
- 2014 – 109,967 miles
- 2013 – 103,786 miles
- 2012 – 98,231 miles
- 2011 – 89,654 miles
- 2010 – 77,213 miles
- 2009 – 66,429 miles
- 2008 – 54,499 miles
- 2007 – 45,214 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn slightly on outer shoulder
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
31 tests since 18 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass192,456 miles (+50,000)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 192,456 miles
- Test number
- 762556566558
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail142,456 miles (+3,252)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,456 miles
- Test number
- 100896454829
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,204 miles (+5,899)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 139,204 miles
- Test number
- 381586494211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,305 miles (+3)4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 133,305 miles
- Test number
- 392512952635
- MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and have a slight crackle (5.2.3 (e))
Fail133,302 miles (+2,726)5 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,302 miles
- Test number
- 676285094887
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight Bind on NSF Brake
Pass130,576 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 130,576 miles
- Test number
- 430492619015
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail130,572 miles (+1,482)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,572 miles
- Test number
- 519763616073
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass129,090 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 129,090 miles
- Test number
- 193063270078
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail129,090 miles (+932)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,090 miles
- Test number
- 649820980598
- MajorNearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Not securing (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass128,158 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 128,158 miles
- Test number
- 174738640336
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn slightly on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm upper (front) inner bush I splitting / de-bonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine undercover has a coating of oil indicating an oil leak from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail128,157 miles (+1,358)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,157 miles
- Test number
- 793177133971
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper rear arm ( marked) has excessive play within bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washer jet slightly too low (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNSF headlamp unit slightly insecure but however not affecting light output and/or likely to become detached
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn slightly on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm upper (front) inner bush I splitting / de-bonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bake disc corroded / scored especially on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine undercover has a coating of oil indicating an oil leak from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass126,799 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 126,799 miles
- Test number
- 572841891869
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad warning sensor wire insecure
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
Fail126,799 miles (+2,400)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,799 miles
- Test number
- 671689537486
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad warning sensor wire insecure
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
Pass124,399 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 124,399 miles
- Test number
- 879289363627
- AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal detiorated
Fail124,399 miles (+4,751)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,399 miles
- Test number
- 486205042636
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal detiorated
Pass119,648 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 119,648 miles
- Test number
- 524308558187
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have cracks in treads
Fail119,648 miles (+4,877)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,648 miles
- Test number
- 768658692115
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have cracks in treads
Pass114,771 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 114,771 miles
- Test number
- 587602205287
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail114,771 miles (+4,804)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,771 miles
- Test number
- 306981105447
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass109,967 miles (+41)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 109,967 miles
- Test number
- 929459764179
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail109,926 miles (+6,140)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,926 miles
- Test number
- 629691864115
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass103,786 miles (+37)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 103,786 miles
- Test number
- 876752543106
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail103,749 miles (+5,518)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,749 miles
- Test number
- 217560643198
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass98,231 miles (+8,577)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 98,231 miles
- Test number
- 748959352156
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass89,654 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 89,654 miles
- Test number
- 207198791097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,620 miles (+12,407)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,620 miles
- Test number
- 856377791016
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteRear brake discs pitted
Pass77,213 miles (+10,784)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 77,213 miles
- Test number
- 564905510074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,429 miles (+11,930)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 66,429 miles
- Test number
- 691222219095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,499 miles (+56)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 54,499 miles
- Test number
- 192799118478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,443 miles (+9,229)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,443 miles
- Test number
- 373356218060
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass45,214 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 45,214 miles
- Test number
- 344968117074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X5 BLB
- Does X5 BLB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X5 BLB expired on 14 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X5 BLB?
- The MOT on X5 BLB expired on 14 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X5 BLB done?
- X5 BLB was recorded at 192,456 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2025, an average of 8,183 miles a year.
- Has X5 BLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X5 BLB has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on X5 BLB 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 BLB find?
- X5 BLB passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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