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BMW X5

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

X5 EROMOT history

X5 ERO is a green diesel BMW X5 first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 243,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2023.

X5 ERO green BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2024
Mileage
243,959 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
13,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 ERO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2024
Latest MOT test
9 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 ERO was last recorded at 243,959 miles on 9 May 2023, 5,755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Nov 2015: 17,053 miles, lower than 169,070 miles on 17 Jul 2015.

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
238,204 miles · 26 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
5,755 miles
Average per year
13,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 243,959 miles
  • 2022 – 238,204 miles
  • 2021 – 223,325 miles
  • 2019 – 215,167 miles
  • 2018 – 200,029 miles
  • 2017 – 182,419 miles
  • 2015 – 170,580 miles
  • 2013 – 129,247 miles
  • 2012 – 95,736 miles
  • 2011 – 66,945 miles
  • 2010 – 55,478 miles
  • 2008 – 39,020 miles
  • 2007 – 27,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,959 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,959 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    243,959 miles
    Test number
    725537896059
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail243,958 miles (+5,754)2 dangerous5 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,958 miles
    Test number
    209162916239
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rearwrad (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass238,204 miles (+14,879)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    238,204 miles
    Test number
    848793546743
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Pass223,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    223,325 miles
    Test number
    552134869096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail223,325 miles (+8,158)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,325 miles
    Test number
    716121620318
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail215,167 miles (+15,138)5 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,167 miles
    Test number
    556923569981
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Arms bushes/pin (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension system inoperative Riding on bump stop (5.3.5 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Hand brake does not work! (1.3.1 (a) (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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre excessively bald on inside edge but not showing cords
    • AdvisoryUnable to see or check rear brake pipes because of plastic under tray covers hiding them from view

  7. Pass200,029 miles (+80)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    200,029 miles
    Test number
    278834487319
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail199,949 miles (+17,530)8 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,949 miles
    Test number
    334515206483
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to condition of brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass182,419 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    182,419 miles
    Test number
    414392786587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail182,419 miles (+11,839)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,419 miles
    Test number
    829552732625
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass170,580 miles (+153,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    170,580 miles
    Test number
    712770638528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Fail17,053 miles (-152,017)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,053 miles
    Test number
    574919771819
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass169,070 miles (+39,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    169,070 miles
    Test number
    435518795151
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass129,247 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    129,247 miles
    Test number
    315025773168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail129,086 miles (+33,350)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,086 miles
    Test number
    309791873175
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f cv boot leaking grease
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low on tread
    • NoteN/s/r tail lights dim
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  16. Pass95,736 miles (+28,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    95,736 miles
    Test number
    899511262144
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass66,945 miles (+11,467)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,945 miles
    Test number
    686517151123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,478 miles (+16,458)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    55,478 miles
    Test number
    933579510192
    • NoteRear tyres and n/s/f wearing more on inner edge

  19. Pass39,020 miles (+11,030)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    39,020 miles
    Test number
    834386438319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    27,990 miles
    Test number
    332888137388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 ERO

Does X5 ERO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X5 ERO expired on 8 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X5 ERO?
The MOT on X5 ERO expired on 8 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X5 ERO done?
X5 ERO was recorded at 243,959 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2023, an average of 13,999 miles a year.
Has X5 ERO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 ERO has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2023.
Has the mileage on X5 ERO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X5 ERO find?
X5 ERO passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2023 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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