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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

X5 FADMOT history

X5 FAD is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 21 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 205,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

X5 FAD black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
205,030 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 FAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 FAD was last recorded at 205,030 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,027 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
10,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,030 miles
  • 2025 – 195,611 miles
  • 2024 – 187,610 miles
  • 2023 – 177,581 miles
  • 2022 – 168,660 miles
  • 2021 – 156,519 miles
  • 2020 – 144,339 miles
  • 2019 – 131,009 miles
  • 2018 – 119,062 miles
  • 2017 – 104,584 miles
  • 2016 – 98,286 miles
  • 2015 – 95,538 miles
  • 2014 – 87,057 miles
  • 2013 – 75,425 miles
  • 2012 – 67,483 miles
  • 2011 – 55,252 miles
  • 2010 – 42,997 miles
  • 2009 – 33,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,030 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer door handle defective, can still be operated from outside vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust rubber mount defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRadiator support corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear exhaust rubber mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underneath compoennts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,030 miles (+3)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    205,030 miles
    Test number
    364006428869
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer door handle defective, can still be operated from outside vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust rubber mount defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator support corroded

  2. Fail205,027 miles (+9,416)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,027 miles
    Test number
    237172623717
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer door handle defective, can still be operated from outside vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust rubber mount defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator support corroded

  3. Pass195,611 miles (+19)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    195,611 miles
    Test number
    412011761973
    • MinorNearside Front 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust rubber mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underneath compoennts

  4. Fail195,592 miles (+7,982)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,592 miles
    Test number
    503355446494
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust rubber mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underneath compoennts

  5. Pass187,610 miles (+10,029)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    187,610 miles
    Test number
    916690875052
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass177,581 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    177,581 miles
    Test number
    642519618330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail177,179 miles (+8,519)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,179 miles
    Test number
    371751590363
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn single ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn single ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear bushings torn (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass168,660 miles (+12,141)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    168,660 miles
    Test number
    740266047154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass156,519 miles (+12,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    156,519 miles
    Test number
    422005561423
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass144,339 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    144,339 miles
    Test number
    607091819122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail144,275 miles (+13,266)7 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,275 miles
    Test number
    919532464636
    • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Knock from front suspension,further inspection required
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass131,009 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    131,009 miles
    Test number
    284600800648
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryHeavy knock from steering rack area - undertrays preventing full inspection
    • AdvisoryPropshaft support bush worn

  13. Fail131,007 miles (+514)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,007 miles
    Test number
    865100438209
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leading - bolt on to hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryHeavy knock from steering rack area - undertrays preventing full inspection
    • AdvisoryPropshaft support bush worn

  14. Fail130,493 miles (+11,431)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,493 miles
    Test number
    246017709211
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass119,062 miles (+499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    119,062 miles
    Test number
    262582252851
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Fail118,563 miles (+13,979)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,563 miles
    Test number
    763089760101
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both rear flexies (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lowerarms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play Both front lower rear ball joints slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  17. Pass104,584 miles (+6,298)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    104,584 miles
    Test number
    884103947505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,286 miles (+2,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    98,286 miles
    Test number
    754303148605
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass95,538 miles (+8,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    95,538 miles
    Test number
    194241900730
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear on rear flexies (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass87,057 miles (+11,632)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    87,057 miles
    Test number
    418057324219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    75,425 miles
    Test number
    948463533232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,425 miles (+7,942)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,425 miles
    Test number
    187316723213
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass67,483 miles (+12,231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    67,483 miles
    Test number
    467481872254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  24. Pass55,252 miles (+12,255)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    55,252 miles
    Test number
    438775961219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,997 miles (+9,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,997 miles
    Test number
    220028850270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass33,716 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,716 miles
    Test number
    164909359284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X5 FAD

Does X5 FAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 FAD is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 FAD?
The MOT on X5 FAD is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 FAD done?
X5 FAD was recorded at 205,030 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 10,044 miles a year.
Has X5 FAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 FAD has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X5 FAD 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 FAD find?
X5 FAD passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 11 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve; front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 8 more.

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