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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

X5 CUCMOT history

X5 CUC is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 213,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

X5 CUC black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
213,529 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 CUC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 CUC was last recorded at 213,529 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 1,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Nov 2020: 130,833 miles, lower than 185,324 miles on 26 Nov 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
212,035 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,494 miles
Average per year
9,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 213,529 miles
  • 2024 – 212,035 miles
  • 2023 – 208,704 miles
  • 2022 – 202,206 miles
  • 2021 – 194,383 miles
  • 2020 – 130,833 miles
  • 2019 – 185,324 miles
  • 2018 – 173,929 miles
  • 2017 – 155,580 miles
  • 2016 – 154,930 miles
  • 2015 – 140,585 miles
  • 2014 – 122,434 miles
  • 2013 – 113,205 miles
  • 2012 – 102,410 miles
  • 2011 – 90,810 miles
  • 2010 – 76,156 miles
  • 2009 – 64,410 miles
  • 2008 – 54,165 miles
  • 2007 – 45,865 miles
  • 2006 – 33,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,529 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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 Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,529 miles (+1,494)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    213,529 miles
    Test number
    311923023741
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass212,035 miles (+12)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    212,035 miles
    Test number
    480321178288
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail212,023 miles (+3,319)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,023 miles
    Test number
    120227359407
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass208,704 miles (+6,498)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    208,704 miles
    Test number
    128457133761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass202,206 miles (+7,823)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    202,206 miles
    Test number
    933593660486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass194,383 miles (+63,550)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    194,383 miles
    Test number
    619225705557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,833 miles (-54,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    130,833 miles
    Test number
    473273210991
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass185,324 miles (+11,395)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    185,324 miles
    Test number
    267147282177
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front control arm slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front control arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge

  9. Pass173,929 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    173,929 miles
    Test number
    558878383610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front control arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play stearing rack

  10. Fail173,929 miles (+18,349)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,929 miles
    Test number
    845771450768
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front control arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play stearing rack

  11. Pass155,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    155,580 miles
    Test number
    928593671961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail155,580 miles (+650)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,580 miles
    Test number
    932053875927
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  13. Pass154,930 miles (+14,345)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    154,930 miles
    Test number
    402541485863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass140,585 miles (+18,151)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    140,585 miles
    Test number
    484673022127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass122,434 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    122,434 miles
    Test number
    506844044232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail122,432 miles (+9,227)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,432 miles
    Test number
    397161744297
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass113,205 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    113,205 miles
    Test number
    515987753279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail112,718 miles (+10,308)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,718 miles
    Test number
    215187143219
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Pass102,410 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    102,410 miles
    Test number
    458174062210
    • NoteNsf tyre low on outer edge

  20. Fail102,410 miles (+11,600)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,410 miles
    Test number
    358713562208
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteNsf tyre low on outer edge

  21. Pass90,810 miles (+14,654)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    90,810 miles
    Test number
    847396061286
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inside edge

  22. Pass76,156 miles (+11,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    76,156 miles
    Test number
    934511660212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass64,410 miles (+10,245)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    64,410 miles
    Test number
    863438459237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,165 miles (+8,300)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    54,165 miles
    Test number
    153050978293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,865 miles
    Test number
    313040257212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,865 miles (+11,868)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,865 miles
    Test number
    104500857266
    • FailureInner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass33,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    33,997 miles
    Test number
    384395656487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 CUC

Does X5 CUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 CUC is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X5 CUC?
The MOT on X5 CUC is valid until 12 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 CUC done?
X5 CUC was recorded at 213,529 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 9,325 miles a year.
Has X5 CUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 CUC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on X5 CUC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X5 CUC find?
X5 CUC passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, and 2 more.

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