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BMW X5

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,398 cc

X5 BYMMOT history

X5 BYM is a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 113,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2022.

X5 BYM blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2023
Mileage
113,942 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 BYM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 BYM was last recorded at 113,942 miles on 22 Dec 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,942 miles · 21 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 113,942 miles
  • 2021 – 110,060 miles
  • 2020 – 108,323 miles
  • 2016 – 95,357 miles
  • 2014 – 87,242 miles
  • 2013 – 80,516 miles
  • 2012 – 74,682 miles
  • 2011 – 65,694 miles
  • 2010 – 59,768 miles
  • 2009 – 56,629 miles
  • 2008 – 53,912 miles
  • 2007 – 49,574 miles
  • 2006 – 39,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,942 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s forward arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall has age related perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil under car poss from old leak not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s ands o/s have deep surface corrosion on outer cases (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryDrivers seat switch adjuster faulty sticky in operation advise repairRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished and starting to crack advise replace close to failRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Outer sills not checked due to plastic trims fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,942 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,942 miles
    Test number
    495020293198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s forward arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall has age related perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil under car poss from old leak not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s ands o/s have deep surface corrosion on outer cases (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat switch adjuster faulty sticky in operation advise repair
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished and starting to crack advise replace close to fail
  2. Fail113,942 miles (+3,882)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,942 miles
    Test number
    767995131068
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi/ hard pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s forward arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall has age related perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil under car poss from old leak not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s ands o/s have deep surface corrosion on outer cases (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat switch adjuster faulty sticky in operation advise repair
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished and starting to crack advise replace close to fail
  3. Pass110,060 miles (+1,737)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,060 miles
    Test number
    430688278998
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes covered by covers restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside brake pipes also slight corrosion (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside faded slightly (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass108,323 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,323 miles
    Test number
    825480297933
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed outer handle stiff to operate does work ok (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s slight
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s forward arms have age related perishing and slightly soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise corrosion protection on rear sub frame surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished starting to split advise replace
  5. Fail108,323 miles1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,323 miles
    Test number
    102024303094
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed outer handle stiff to operate does work ok (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s slight
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s forward arms have age related perishing and slightly soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise corrosion protection on rear sub frame surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished starting to split advise replace
  6. PassMileage not read8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    139873648742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just in limits
    • AdvisoryOuter sills not checked due to plastic trims fitted
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  7. FailMileage not read1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    430727160901
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to brake fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills not checked due to plastic trims fitted
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  8. PassMileage not read1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    468264588551
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  9. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    443935667690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
  10. Pass95,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,357 miles
    Test number
    421095965638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    477657945110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,242 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,242 miles
    Test number
    265895854194
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine has slight oil leak
    • NoteO/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
  13. Fail87,242 miles (+6,726)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,242 miles
    Test number
    456505454174
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine has slight oil leak
    • NoteO/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
  14. Pass80,516 miles (+5,834)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    80,516 miles
    Test number
    695299543172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,682 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    74,682 miles
    Test number
    209450162498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Fail74,656 miles (+8,962)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,656 miles
    Test number
    318828552156
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Pass65,694 miles (+10)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    65,694 miles
    Test number
    659908651131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre stating to perish
  18. Fail65,684 miles (+5,916)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,684 miles
    Test number
    556757451137
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre stating to perish
  19. Pass59,768 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    59,768 miles
    Test number
    280565740450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,766 miles (+3,137)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,766 miles
    Test number
    991014140104
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  21. Pass56,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    56,629 miles
    Test number
    912303249065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,629 miles (+2,717)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,629 miles
    Test number
    703501349013
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
  23. Pass53,912 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    53,912 miles
    Test number
    180215248492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail53,910 miles (+4,336)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,910 miles
    Test number
    663414948072
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass49,574 miles (+9,615)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    49,574 miles
    Test number
    930021317000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    39,959 miles
    Test number
    793795606008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 BYM

Does X5 BYM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X5 BYM expired on 21 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X5 BYM?
The MOT on X5 BYM expired on 21 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X5 BYM done?
X5 BYM was recorded at 113,942 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2022, an average of 4,362 miles a year.
Has X5 BYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 BYM has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on X5 BYM 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 BYM find?
X5 BYM passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2022 with 7 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s forward arm bushes perished; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall has age related perishing, and 4 more.

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