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BMW X5

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

X5 BYUMOT history

X5 BYU is a silver petrol BMW X5 first used on 9 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 140,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

X5 BYU silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
140,820 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 BYU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 BYU was last recorded at 140,820 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 4,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,356 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,464 miles
Average per year
6,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,820 miles
  • 2024 – 136,356 miles
  • 2023 – 130,801 miles
  • 2022 – 128,242 miles
  • 2021 – 126,304 miles
  • 2020 – 122,389 miles
  • 2019 – 110,277 miles
  • 2018 – 93,302 miles
  • 2017 – 79,790 miles
  • 2016 – 71,237 miles
  • 2015 – 63,500 miles
  • 2014 – 57,227 miles
  • 2012 – 52,182 miles
  • 2011 – 45,396 miles
  • 2010 – 39,512 miles
  • 2009 – 29,541 miles
  • 2008 – 22,375 miles
  • 2007 – 19,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,820 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r & o/s/r (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,820 miles (+4,464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    140,820 miles
    Test number
    553487130837
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,356 miles (+5,555)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    136,356 miles
    Test number
    406085781496
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear slightly damage
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll underneath has corrosion on ( sub-frame/arms/shocks/coil spring )

  3. Pass130,801 miles (+2,559)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    130,801 miles
    Test number
    392493841373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,242 miles (+1,938)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,242 miles
    Test number
    475372276304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,304 miles (+3,915)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    126,304 miles
    Test number
    279840056942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,389 miles (+12,112)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,389 miles
    Test number
    271063519396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,277 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,277 miles
    Test number
    460674544024
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged no sharp edges

  8. Fail110,277 miles (+2,020)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,277 miles
    Test number
    147836042335
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged no sharp edges

  9. Fail108,257 miles (+14,955)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,257 miles
    Test number
    812369065679
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass discoloured
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes damp

  10. Pass93,302 miles (+289)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    93,302 miles
    Test number
    546679098185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail93,013 miles (+13,223)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,013 miles
    Test number
    637718134646
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded REAR TRANSVERSE PIPE AND NSF OUTER TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS AND NS REAR PIPES AT BRAKE HOSE CONECTION (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD ARM OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass79,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,790 miles
    Test number
    996441734809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,790 miles (+249)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,790 miles
    Test number
    615883315747
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail79,541 miles (+8,304)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,541 miles
    Test number
    307095009362
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s parking brake weak, only just met efficiency
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer c.v boot badly deteriorated, will need to be changed soon
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner brake pad worn

  15. Pass71,237 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,237 miles
    Test number
    184211408333
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r & o/s/r (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail71,237 miles (+7,737)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,237 miles
    Test number
    428596884529
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing wheel bolt missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing wheel bolt missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r & o/s/r (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass63,500 miles (+6,273)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,500 miles
    Test number
    846722915196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,227 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,227 miles
    Test number
    988369434114
    • Note2 rear wheel studs secure at time of test but advise early replacment

  19. Fail57,223 miles (+5,041)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,223 miles
    Test number
    279105504102
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteTpms indicates a fault

  20. Pass52,182 miles (+6,786)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,182 miles
    Test number
    277287072042
    • NoteRear discs corroded slightly.

  21. Pass45,396 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,396 miles
    Test number
    428604781028
    • NoteCorrosion to front and rear brake discs, kerb damage to alloys, o/s/f tyre worn on edges to 3mm
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn badly on edges to 2mm, engine under tray fitted, minor side wall damage to tyres, o/s/r tyre punctured

  22. Fail45,396 miles (+5,884)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,396 miles
    Test number
    195524981484
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteCorrosion to front and rear brake discs, kerb damage to alloys, o/s/f tyre worn on edges to 3mm
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn badly on edges to 2mm, engine under tray fitted, minor side wall damage to tyres, o/s/r tyre punctured

  23. Pass39,512 miles (+9,971)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,512 miles
    Test number
    104196470039
    • NoteUnder vehicle covered by plastic trim

  24. Pass29,541 miles (+7,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,541 miles
    Test number
    314049759222
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass22,375 miles (+2,707)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,375 miles
    Test number
    390964228412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    19,668 miles
    Test number
    183422137281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 BYU

Does X5 BYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 BYU is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 BYU?
The MOT on X5 BYU is valid until 11 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 BYU done?
X5 BYU was recorded at 140,820 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 6,585 miles a year.
Has X5 BYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 BYU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on X5 BYU 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 BYU find?
X5 BYU passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear tyre slightly damaged; oil leak, but not excessive.

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