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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

X5 DXLMOT history

X5 DXL is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 179,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2024.

X5 DXL black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2025
Mileage
179,358 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2024
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 DXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 DXL was last recorded at 179,358 miles on 19 Jan 2024, 10,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,637 miles · 10 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
10,721 miles
Average per year
8,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 179,358 miles
  • 2023 – 168,637 miles
  • 2021 – 158,305 miles
  • 2020 – 151,529 miles
  • 2019 – 139,343 miles
  • 2018 – 120,603 miles
  • 2017 – 114,204 miles
  • 2015 – 100,838 miles
  • 2014 – 92,552 miles
  • 2013 – 84,001 miles
  • 2012 – 74,278 miles
  • 2011 – 64,103 miles
  • 2010 – 56,788 miles
  • 2009 – 49,679 miles
  • 2008 – 44,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,358 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • N/s handbrake will require attention shortly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass179,358 miles (+10,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    179,358 miles
    Test number
    908163173787
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass168,637 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    168,637 miles
    Test number
    370313437120
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s handbrake will require attention shortly
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  3. Fail168,637 miles (+10,332)1 dangerous5 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,637 miles
    Test number
    988822714517
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s handbrake will require attention shortly
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  4. Pass158,305 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    158,305 miles
    Test number
    623783609248
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  5. Fail158,305 miles (+6,776)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,305 miles
    Test number
    956514049810
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  6. Pass151,529 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    151,529 miles
    Test number
    151079825952
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Fail151,521 miles (+12,178)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,521 miles
    Test number
    801986458319
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass139,343 miles (+18,740)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    139,343 miles
    Test number
    316149315823
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass120,603 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    120,603 miles
    Test number
    132375916962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail120,603 miles (+6,399)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,603 miles
    Test number
    276053327968
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass114,204 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    114,204 miles
    Test number
    355100328751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail114,200 miles6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,200 miles
    Test number
    144458664413
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip adrift (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail114,197 miles (+13,359)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,197 miles
    Test number
    597213864483
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm ball joint cover (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc cv gaiter clip insecure (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm ball joint cover (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  14. Pass100,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    100,838 miles
    Test number
    682579969081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail100,838 miles (+8,286)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,838 miles
    Test number
    775059606218
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass92,552 miles (+8,551)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    92,552 miles
    Test number
    559110814316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    84,001 miles
    Test number
    166670793252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,001 miles (+9,723)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,001 miles
    Test number
    717780293239
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass74,278 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    74,278 miles
    Test number
    337815502396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,260 miles (+10,157)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,260 miles
    Test number
    206679392251
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteHeadlight adjuster inscure

  21. Pass64,103 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    64,103 miles
    Test number
    599322511355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail64,103 miles (+7,315)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,103 miles
    Test number
    636300501363
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass56,788 miles (+3,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    56,788 miles
    Test number
    724504010373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass53,514 miles (+3,835)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,514 miles
    Test number
    982266950047
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass49,679 miles (+5,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,679 miles
    Test number
    143371169009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass44,196 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    44,196 miles
    Test number
    854503268016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail44,194 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,194 miles
    Test number
    724260768035
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about X5 DXL

Does X5 DXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X5 DXL expired on 18 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X5 DXL?
The MOT on X5 DXL expired on 18 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X5 DXL done?
X5 DXL was recorded at 179,358 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2024, an average of 8,507 miles a year.
Has X5 DXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 DXL has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on X5 DXL 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 DXL find?
X5 DXL passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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