
BMW X5
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc
X5 CSEMOT history
X5 CSE is a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 15 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 113,545 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 113,545 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 3,883 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X5 CSE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 15 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X5 CSE was last recorded at 113,545 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 3,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Jan 2018: 93,717 miles, lower than 902,585 miles on 27 Jan 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 110,466 miles · 16 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,079 miles
- Average per year
- 3,883 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,545 miles
- 2025 – 110,466 miles
- 2024 – 108,059 miles
- 2023 – 104,185 miles
- 2022 – 100,306 miles
- 2021 – 97,144 miles
- 2020 – 95,751 miles
- 2019 – 94,320 miles
- 2018 – 93,761 miles
- 2017 – 902,585 miles
- 2015 – 83,482 miles
- 2014 – 82,689 miles
- 2013 – 81,277 miles
- 2012 – 78,861 miles
- 2011 – 71,096 miles
- 2010 – 62,342 miles
- 2009 – 52,556 miles
- 2008 – 43,982 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2018
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (at rear)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
31 tests since 19 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,545 miles (+3,079)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 113,545 miles
- Test number
- 218576218653
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass110,466 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 110,466 miles
- Test number
- 209890172217
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Fail110,460 miles (+2,401)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,460 miles
- Test number
- 820599936157
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Pass108,059 miles (+3,874)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 108,059 miles
- Test number
- 861718247044
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass104,185 miles (+64)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 104,185 miles
- Test number
- 580709266452
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Fail104,121 miles (+3,815)10 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,121 miles
- Test number
- 212403676650
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect X2 (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective X2 NSF/OSF MACHINE POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BETWEEN FLEXYS ON TOP OF SUSS ARM. (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp STUCK ON FROM SIDE LIGHT BEING OUT. (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BETWEEN FLEXYS ON TOP OF SUSS ARM. (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 NSR/OSR RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass100,306 miles (+10)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 100,306 miles
- Test number
- 604553845640
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail100,296 miles (+3,152)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,296 miles
- Test number
- 374987026022
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass97,144 miles (+8)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 97,144 miles
- Test number
- 921269307605
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing rubber slightly worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Fail97,136 miles (+1,385)1 major2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,136 miles
- Test number
- 199091550364
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing rubber slightly worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass95,751 miles (+7)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 95,751 miles
- Test number
- 612511124214
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also damge on inside side wall due to being run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail95,744 miles (+1,424)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,744 miles
- Test number
- 636841740506
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also damge on inside side wall due to being run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass94,320 miles (+559)4 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 94,320 miles
- Test number
- 363917828449
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass93,761 miles (+44)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 93,761 miles
- Test number
- 753225132761
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake pipes corrosion
- AdvisoryFront brakes imbalance/distortion,n/s/f binding
- AdvisoryN/s outer c/v gaiter leaking
- AdvisoryN/s screen damage
- AdvisoryN/s/r belt latch faulty
- AdvisoryN/s/r inner disc corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak steering pipe area,unable to properly assess some areas due to covers
Fail93,717 miles (-808,868)3 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,717 miles
- Test number
- 603232373258
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake pipes corrosion
- AdvisoryFront brakes imbalance/distortion,n/s/f binding
- AdvisoryN/s outer c/v gaiter leaking
- AdvisoryN/s screen damage
- AdvisoryN/s/r belt latch faulty
- AdvisoryN/s/r inner disc corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak steering pipe area,unable to properly assess some areas due to covers
Pass902,585 miles (+812,331)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 902,585 miles
- Test number
- 305627761993
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail90,254 miles3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,254 miles
- Test number
- 396077379997
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PassMileage not read4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 854701472356
- AdvisoryMajority of dash lights not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt difficult to plug in
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp unit damaged
FailMileage not read3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 183141572268
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryMajority of dash lights not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt difficult to plug in
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp unit damaged
Pass83,482 miles (+793)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 83,482 miles
- Test number
- 827837635078
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass82,689 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 82,689 miles
- Test number
- 115898034041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,689 miles (+1,412)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,689 miles
- Test number
- 458258134082
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass81,277 miles (+2,416)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 81,277 miles
- Test number
- 409145223091
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass78,861 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 78,861 miles
- Test number
- 327351432068
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOil level low
Fail78,861 miles (+7,765)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,861 miles
- Test number
- 359190232004
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOil level low
Pass71,096 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 71,096 miles
- Test number
- 159544631020
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail71,096 miles (+8,754)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,096 miles
- Test number
- 558774631075
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteThe n/s/r tyre has several small cuts on the outer sidewall and is worn to 2mm
- NoteThe o/s/f tyre is worn to legal limits
Pass62,342 miles (+9,786)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 62,342 miles
- Test number
- 323805150016
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass52,556 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 52,556 miles
- Test number
- 573962529031
- NoteN/s door mirror glass broken up!
Fail52,556 miles (+8,574)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,556 miles
- Test number
- 403861629016
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteN/s door mirror glass broken up!
Pass43,982 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 43,982 miles
- Test number
- 151030058461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X5 CSE
- Does X5 CSE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 CSE is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X5 CSE?
- The MOT on X5 CSE is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X5 CSE done?
- X5 CSE was recorded at 113,545 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 3,883 miles a year.
- Has X5 CSE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X5 CSE has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on X5 CSE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X5 CSE find?
- X5 CSE passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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