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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

X5 FODMOT history

X5 FOD is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 13 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 185,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2024.

X5 FOD black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2025
Mileage
185,585 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 FOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 FOD was last recorded at 185,585 miles on 31 Oct 2024, 3,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,643 miles · 19 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3,942 miles
Average per year
5,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 185,585 miles
  • 2023 – 181,643 miles
  • 2022 – 178,885 miles
  • 2021 – 175,626 miles
  • 2020 – 172,721 miles
  • 2019 – 170,647 miles
  • 2018 – 167,019 miles
  • 2017 – 163,506 miles
  • 2016 – 158,964 miles
  • 2015 – 154,060 miles
  • 2014 – 146,642 miles
  • 2012 – 139,701 miles
  • 2011 – 133,511 miles
  • 2010 – 122,146 miles
  • 2009 – 110,175 miles
  • 2008 – 96,592 miles
  • 2007 – 90,281 miles
  • 2006 – 84,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,585 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Failure6 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,585 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    185,585 miles
    Test number
    920458516082
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail185,585 miles (+3,942)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,585 miles
    Test number
    736853361141
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass181,643 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    181,643 miles
    Test number
    871931811005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder and is close to cord being exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/r lower hub bush

  4. Fail181,643 miles (+2,758)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,643 miles
    Test number
    115622904132
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder and is close to cord being exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/r lower hub bush

  5. Pass178,885 miles (+3,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    178,885 miles
    Test number
    199246323876
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn inner shoulder

  6. Pass175,626 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    175,626 miles
    Test number
    556284303718
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail175,626 miles (+2,905)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,626 miles
    Test number
    650380758338
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass172,721 miles (+2,074)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    172,721 miles
    Test number
    553681326997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass170,647 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    170,647 miles
    Test number
    923772441287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner edge and is slightly out of shape

  10. Fail170,647 miles (+3,628)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,647 miles
    Test number
    684283149139
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner edge and is slightly out of shape

  11. Pass167,019 miles (+3,513)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    167,019 miles
    Test number
    905329724065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn inner edge

  12. Pass163,506 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    163,506 miles
    Test number
    718222071794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail163,472 miles (+4,508)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,472 miles
    Test number
    610795352040
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass158,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    158,964 miles
    Test number
    124019130779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail158,964 miles (+4,904)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,964 miles
    Test number
    434478172235
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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.C.1b)

  16. Pass154,060 miles (+7,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    154,060 miles
    Test number
    528096365495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass146,642 miles (+5)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    146,642 miles
    Test number
    759156504178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  18. Fail146,637 miles (+6,936)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,637 miles
    Test number
    235011804154
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass139,701 miles (+6,190)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    139,701 miles
    Test number
    888966852383
    • AdvisoryAir suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass133,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    133,511 miles
    Test number
    158777441338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail133,511 miles (+11,365)11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,511 miles
    Test number
    618506841375
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass122,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    122,146 miles
    Test number
    791158520370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail122,146 miles (+11,971)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,146 miles
    Test number
    444698520413
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass110,175 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    110,175 miles
    Test number
    602345359379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail110,172 miles (+13,580)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,172 miles
    Test number
    911171359302
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  26. Pass96,592 miles (+6,311)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    96,592 miles
    Test number
    791073958353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass90,281 miles (+6,271)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    90,281 miles
    Test number
    311294137359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass84,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    84,010 miles
    Test number
    421221326436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 FOD

Does X5 FOD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X5 FOD expired on 30 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X5 FOD?
The MOT on X5 FOD expired on 30 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X5 FOD done?
X5 FOD was recorded at 185,585 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2024, an average of 5,657 miles a year.
Has X5 FOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 FOD has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on X5 FOD 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 FOD find?
X5 FOD passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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