
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Pass95,357 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 95,357 miles
- Test number
- 421095965638
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 477657945110
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass80,516 miles (+5,834)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 80,516 miles
- Test number
- 695299543172
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
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
Pass59,768 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2011
- Odometer
- 59,768 miles
- Test number
- 280565740450
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass56,629 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 56,629 miles
- Test number
- 912303249065
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass53,912 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 53,912 miles
- Test number
- 180215248492
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass49,574 miles (+9,615)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 49,574 miles
- Test number
- 930021317000
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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