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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

X5 DRGMOT history

X5 DRG is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 2 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 154,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

X5 DRG grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
154,371 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 DRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 DRG was last recorded at 154,371 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 4,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,447 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,924 miles
Average per year
6,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,371 miles
  • 2025 – 149,447 miles
  • 2024 – 142,693 miles
  • 2023 – 135,176 miles
  • 2022 – 128,791 miles
  • 2021 – 122,245 miles
  • 2020 – 117,361 miles
  • 2019 – 109,677 miles
  • 2018 – 100,748 miles
  • 2017 – 88,927 miles
  • 2016 – 85,050 miles
  • 2015 – 81,694 miles
  • 2014 – 75,698 miles
  • 2013 – 69,597 miles
  • 2012 – 64,585 miles
  • 2011 – 58,068 miles
  • 2010 – 50,318 miles
  • 2009 – 44,416 miles
  • 2008 – 39,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,371 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAdvise cv boots poor pads low advise number plates poor condishion

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.

  • Advise ball joint gaytors poor recomend paint brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Advise rear tyers on limet rear pads low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • All cv boot markred rec new front fiting soon rec paint rear beam and floor pan

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,371 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    154,371 miles
    Test number
    868043053368
    • AdvisoryAdvise cv boots poor pads low advise number plates poor condishion
  2. Fail154,371 miles (+4,924)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,371 miles
    Test number
    127988403372
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 both front on limet (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise cv boots poor pads low advise number plates poor condishion
  3. Pass149,447 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    149,447 miles
    Test number
    468030496956
    • AdvisoryAdvise ball joint gaytors poor recomend paint brake pipes
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear tyers on limet rear pads low
    • AdvisoryAll cv boot markred rec new front fiting soon rec paint rear beam and floor pan
  4. Fail149,441 miles (+6,748)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,441 miles
    Test number
    386344450814
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise ball joint gaytors poor recomend paint brake pipes
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear tyers on limet rear pads low
    • AdvisoryAll cv boot markred rec new front fiting soon rec paint rear beam and floor pan
  5. Pass142,693 miles (+57)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    142,693 miles
    Test number
    559286719972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise ferrulls rec greas
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear tyers low tread
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear tyers low tread advise cv boot poor
  6. Fail142,636 miles (+7,460)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,636 miles
    Test number
    320222249778
    • DangerousBurning fuel smell
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass135,176 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    135,176 miles
    Test number
    293857827940
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail135,120 miles (+6,329)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,120 miles
    Test number
    124752864830
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leading bottom arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake backing plate scraping rim (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorProp shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass128,791 miles (+6,546)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    128,791 miles
    Test number
    294465465881
    • DangerousNearside Rear Worn very badly on inner side wall almost through to cords. Also has nail in outer tread pattern and cannot be repaired.
    • DangerousOffside Rear Badly worn on inner edge almost through to cords.
    • AdvisoryRear All rear bush's need replacing both side's.
  10. Pass122,245 miles (+4,884)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    122,245 miles
    Test number
    309286198398
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake loew efficiency
  11. Pass117,361 miles (+7,684)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    117,361 miles
    Test number
    480474623262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,677 miles (+8,929)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,677 miles
    Test number
    427294362836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,748 miles (+11,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    100,748 miles
    Test number
    726634908153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  14. Pass88,927 miles (+3,877)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,927 miles
    Test number
    199854327158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has wear Inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has wear Inner edge
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing Rubber deteriated
  15. Pass85,050 miles (+3,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,050 miles
    Test number
    840716153034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass81,694 miles (+5,996)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,694 miles
    Test number
    217485655427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,698 miles (+6,101)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,698 miles
    Test number
    588921994140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,597 miles (+5,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,597 miles
    Test number
    639797113255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass64,585 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    64,585 miles
    Test number
    276576222270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  20. Fail64,585 miles (+6,517)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,585 miles
    Test number
    325906122255
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass58,068 miles (+7,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    58,068 miles
    Test number
    125867131297
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Pass50,318 miles (+5,902)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    50,318 miles
    Test number
    662714940281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,416 miles (+4,832)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    44,416 miles
    Test number
    620374949299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,584 miles
    Test number
    912232048210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 DRG

Does X5 DRG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 DRG is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 DRG?
The MOT on X5 DRG is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 DRG done?
X5 DRG was recorded at 154,371 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 6,398 miles a year.
Has X5 DRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 DRG has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on X5 DRG 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 DRG find?
X5 DRG passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: advise cv boots poor pads low advise number plates poor condishion.

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