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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

X5 BLGMOT history

X5 BLG is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 17 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 224,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

X5 BLG black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
224,128 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
12,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 BLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
17 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 BLG was last recorded at 224,128 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 24,339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,789 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
24,339 miles
Average per year
12,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 224,128 miles
  • 2024 – 199,789 miles
  • 2023 – 182,070 miles
  • 2022 – 157,789 miles
  • 2021 – 139,220 miles
  • 2020 – 137,523 miles
  • 2019 – 112,900 miles
  • 2018 – 110,425 miles
  • 2017 – 102,260 miles
  • 2016 – 96,223 miles
  • 2015 – 87,346 miles
  • 2014 – 77,658 miles
  • 2013 – 67,960 miles
  • 2012 – 57,458 miles
  • 2011 – 46,285 miles
  • 2010 – 42,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,128 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (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 Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,128 miles (+24,339)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    224,128 miles
    Test number
    160717373427
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass199,789 miles (+17,719)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    199,789 miles
    Test number
    222163886123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass182,070 miles (+24,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    182,070 miles
    Test number
    321437919328
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass157,789 miles (+11,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    157,789 miles
    Test number
    849399552262
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass146,700 miles (+7,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    146,700 miles
    Test number
    954349951081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  6. Pass139,220 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    139,220 miles
    Test number
    339039938496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail139,216 miles (+1,693)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,216 miles
    Test number
    990576212416
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail137,523 miles (+24,623)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,523 miles
    Test number
    758743738462
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass112,900 miles (+2,475)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,900 miles
    Test number
    683243685087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,425 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    110,425 miles
    Test number
    500083683212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail110,424 miles (+8,164)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,424 miles
    Test number
    270345950681
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass102,260 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    102,260 miles
    Test number
    962483059831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,258 miles (+6,035)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,258 miles
    Test number
    986760590035
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass96,223 miles (+8,877)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,223 miles
    Test number
    311913951832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,346 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,346 miles
    Test number
    262937421044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,229 miles (+9,571)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,229 miles
    Test number
    913244207130
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  17. Pass77,658 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    77,658 miles
    Test number
    269731784214
    • 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)
    • NoteParking brake performance only just met .
    • NoteBoth front tyres run off.
  18. Fail77,658 miles (+9,698)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,658 miles
    Test number
    278831184208
    • Repaired at testOffside 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)
    • NoteParking brake performance only just met .
    • NoteBoth front tyres run off.
  19. Pass67,960 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,960 miles
    Test number
    727080993232
    • NoteCracking to all tyres.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slight run off inner.
  20. Fail67,960 miles (+10,502)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,960 miles
    Test number
    366418383497
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteCracking to all tyres.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slight run off inner.
  21. Pass57,458 miles (+11,173)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    57,458 miles
    Test number
    666940492228
    • NoteOffside headlamp beam image output slightly reduced
  22. Pass46,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    46,285 miles
    Test number
    477649041442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,284 miles (+3,770)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,284 miles
    Test number
    139039441376
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  24. Pass42,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    42,514 miles
    Test number
    872160840303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail42,514 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,514 miles
    Test number
    611740540389
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about X5 BLG

Does X5 BLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 BLG is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 BLG?
The MOT on X5 BLG is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 BLG done?
X5 BLG was recorded at 224,128 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 12,017 miles a year.
Has X5 BLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 BLG has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on X5 BLG 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 BLG find?
X5 BLG passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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