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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

X5 BLCMOT history

X5 BLC is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 19 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 129,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2021.

X5 BLC black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2022
Mileage
129,341 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2019
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 BLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 BLC was last recorded at 129,341 miles on 6 Sept 2019, 10,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,071 miles · 18 Sept 2018
Between the last two tests
10,270 miles
Average per year
7,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2019 – 129,341 miles
  • 2018 – 119,071 miles
  • 2017 – 118,833 miles
  • 2016 – 118,435 miles
  • 2015 – 117,773 miles
  • 2014 – 113,737 miles
  • 2013 – 106,933 miles
  • 2012 – 103,061 miles
  • 2011 – 101,247 miles
  • 2010 – 89,615 miles
  • 2009 – 74,894 miles
  • 2008 – 54,175 miles
  • 2007 – 47,169 miles
  • 2006 – 36,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    855224392279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. FailMileage not read2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    820501379663
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

  3. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    834306106090
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. FailMileage not read2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    885925218529
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,341 miles (+10,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    129,341 miles
    Test number
    313932211320
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass119,071 miles (+238)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    119,071 miles
    Test number
    301080192624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass118,833 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    118,833 miles
    Test number
    196447981562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,831 miles (+396)1 dangerous7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,831 miles
    Test number
    545771980541
    • DangerousAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested abs light on, suspension loose near side front. traction control light on (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower arm insecure at fixing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror insecure does not lock in place (8.1.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryA/c leaking

  9. Pass118,435 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    118,435 miles
    Test number
    710191623772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail118,432 miles (+659)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,432 miles
    Test number
    610193239448
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  11. Pass117,773 miles (+4,036)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    117,773 miles
    Test number
    802200695440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  12. Pass113,737 miles (+6,804)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    113,737 miles
    Test number
    348029114408
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass106,933 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    106,933 miles
    Test number
    556660113216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVarious chips in windscreen
    • NoteVarious steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/carcked

  14. Fail106,933 miles (+3,872)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,933 miles
    Test number
    505814303227
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVarious chips in windscreen
    • NoteVarious steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/carcked

  15. Pass103,061 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    103,061 miles
    Test number
    135556442384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail103,061 miles (+1,814)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,061 miles
    Test number
    815326742372
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass101,247 miles (+11,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    101,247 miles
    Test number
    858266831320
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass89,615 miles (+14,721)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    89,615 miles
    Test number
    422519270244
    • AdvisoryUpper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside & nearside rear tyre tread getting low on inner edge

  19. Pass74,894 miles (+20,719)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    74,894 miles
    Test number
    233189909338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,175 miles (+7,006)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    54,175 miles
    Test number
    643126278232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,169 miles (+98)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    47,169 miles
    Test number
    300342687203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Fail47,071 miles (+10,892)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,071 miles
    Test number
    331326877286
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass36,179 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    36,179 miles
    Test number
    282780366464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,134 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,134 miles
    Test number
    871563556152
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Questions about X5 BLC

Does X5 BLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X5 BLC expired on 8 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X5 BLC?
The MOT on X5 BLC expired on 8 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X5 BLC done?
X5 BLC was recorded at 129,341 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2019, an average of 7,028 miles a year.
Has X5 BLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 BLC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on X5 BLC 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 BLC find?
X5 BLC passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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