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Black · Gas bi-fuel · 2003 · 4,619 cc

X5 BVTMOT history

X5 BVT is a black gas bi-fuel BMW X5 first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

X5 BVT black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
113,012 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 BVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Gas bi-fuel
Engine size
4,619 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 BVT was last recorded at 113,012 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 2,517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,495 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,517 miles
Average per year
3,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,012 miles
  • 2024 – 110,495 miles
  • 2021 – 109,792 miles
  • 2019 – 105,851 miles
  • 2018 – 100,307 miles
  • 2017 – 95,496 miles
  • 2016 – 90,425 miles
  • 2015 – 87,458 miles
  • 2014 – 83,926 miles
  • 2013 – 78,259 miles
  • 2012 – 73,254 miles
  • 2011 – 67,319 miles
  • 2010 – 62,494 miles
  • 2009 – 54,138 miles
  • 2008 – 48,634 miles
  • 2007 – 40,815 miles
  • 2006 – 36,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,012 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak around engine / front suspension areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension light on in dashRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,012 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    113,012 miles
    Test number
    822660728315
    • AdvisoryOil leak around engine / front suspension area
    • AdvisorySuspension light on in dash

  2. FailMileage not read1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    651161457396
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak around engine / front suspension area
    • AdvisorySuspension light on in dash

  3. Pass110,495 miles (+703)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    110,495 miles
    Test number
    335105914632
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass109,792 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,792 miles
    Test number
    472969067851
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail109,792 miles (+3,941)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,792 miles
    Test number
    178439736770
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass105,851 miles (+5,544)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,851 miles
    Test number
    390577694574
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass100,307 miles (+4,811)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    100,307 miles
    Test number
    545367174871
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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. Pass95,496 miles (+5,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    95,496 miles
    Test number
    675165639963
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass90,425 miles (+2,967)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    90,425 miles
    Test number
    299333452390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass87,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,458 miles
    Test number
    215628634065
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  11. Fail87,485 miles (+3,559)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,485 miles
    Test number
    716230288001
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  12. Pass83,926 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    83,926 miles
    Test number
    377849924384
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteSlight leakage from coolant bottle

  13. Fail83,926 miles (+5,667)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,926 miles
    Test number
    729739724314
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteSlight leakage from coolant bottle

  14. Pass78,259 miles (+5,005)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    78,259 miles
    Test number
    539769923315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass73,254 miles (+80)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    73,254 miles
    Test number
    305841712342
    • AdvisoryFront 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.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyres low

  16. Fail73,174 miles (+5,855)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,174 miles
    Test number
    516397302361
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyres low

  17. Pass67,319 miles (+4,825)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    67,319 miles
    Test number
    409671101449
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass62,494 miles (+8,356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,494 miles
    Test number
    404319500327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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.C.1b)

  19. Pass54,138 miles (+5,504)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    54,138 miles
    Test number
    384031739307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,634 miles (+7,819)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    48,634 miles
    Test number
    521870378216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,815 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,815 miles
    Test number
    501127557223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,227 miles (+3,683)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    40,227 miles
    Test number
    322282557187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    36,544 miles
    Test number
    750804856263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,544 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,544 miles
    Test number
    344464356481
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X5 BVT

Does X5 BVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 BVT is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X5 BVT?
The MOT on X5 BVT is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 BVT done?
X5 BVT was recorded at 113,012 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 3,970 miles a year.
Has X5 BVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 BVT has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on X5 BVT 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 BVT find?
X5 BVT passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak around engine / front suspension area; suspension light on in dash.

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