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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

X5 FONMOT history

X5 FON is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 6 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 150,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

X5 FON black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
150,049 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 FON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 FON was last recorded at 150,049 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 14,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,446 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
14,603 miles
Average per year
5,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,049 miles
  • 2025 – 135,446 miles
  • 2024 – 127,514 miles
  • 2023 – 119,630 miles
  • 2022 – 113,378 miles
  • 2021 – 111,770 miles
  • 2020 – 106,655 miles
  • 2019 – 100,235 miles
  • 2018 – 97,201 miles
  • 2017 – 94,423 miles
  • 2016 – 92,122 miles
  • 2015 – 89,034 miles
  • 2014 – 84,664 miles
  • 2013 – 80,707 miles
  • 2012 – 78,065 miles
  • 2011 – 75,653 miles
  • 2010 – 69,773 miles
  • 2009 – 64,522 miles
  • 2008 – 59,374 miles
  • 2007 – 45,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,049 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 10 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,049 miles (+14,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    150,049 miles
    Test number
    743595494774
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,446 miles (+7,932)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    135,446 miles
    Test number
    842220709552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass127,514 miles (+7,884)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    127,514 miles
    Test number
    642954295493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,630 miles (+6,252)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    119,630 miles
    Test number
    474241628974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,378 miles (+1,608)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,378 miles
    Test number
    581867295593
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

  6. Pass111,770 miles (+5,115)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    111,770 miles
    Test number
    908364400792
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,655 miles (+6,420)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,655 miles
    Test number
    374320182576
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,235 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,235 miles
    Test number
    165320018426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,082 miles (+2,881)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,082 miles
    Test number
    201759874731
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps have weak beam images close to limit

  10. Pass97,201 miles (+2,778)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    97,201 miles
    Test number
    515814416049
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass94,423 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,423 miles
    Test number
    700499051171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOff side door mirror loose at hinge

  12. Fail94,423 miles (+2,301)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,423 miles
    Test number
    578466934404
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOff side door mirror loose at hinge

  13. Pass92,122 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    92,122 miles
    Test number
    883495223149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre perrishing between tread
    • AdvisoryUnderguards fitted

  14. Fail92,122 miles (+3,088)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,122 miles
    Test number
    249023718655
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre perrishing between tread
    • AdvisoryUnderguards fitted

  15. Pass89,034 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,034 miles
    Test number
    145677615279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail89,034 miles (+4,370)3 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,034 miles
    Test number
    607207515207
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass84,664 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    84,664 miles
    Test number
    286982214208
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail84,664 miles (+3,957)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,664 miles
    Test number
    399922014432
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass80,707 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    80,707 miles
    Test number
    367805623422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,700 miles (+2,635)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,700 miles
    Test number
    245545613205
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteBrake lights stayed on during mot then went off after finnished

  21. Pass78,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,065 miles
    Test number
    449466182127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,065 miles (+2,412)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,065 miles
    Test number
    336205782136
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  23. Pass75,653 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    75,653 miles
    Test number
    258641501273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail75,653 miles (+5,880)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,653 miles
    Test number
    327040001492
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass69,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    69,773 miles
    Test number
    354050230118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail69,773 miles (+5,251)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,773 miles
    Test number
    724730130126
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f tyre outer edge wear

  27. Pass64,522 miles (+5,148)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    64,522 miles
    Test number
    892287229106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass59,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    59,374 miles
    Test number
    220609938221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail59,372 miles (+248)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,372 miles
    Test number
    750119038204
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  30. Pass59,124 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    59,124 miles
    Test number
    881936208289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass58,005 miles (+12,809)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,005 miles
    Test number
    251009918498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass45,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    45,196 miles
    Test number
    172390737113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 FON

Does X5 FON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 FON is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 FON?
The MOT on X5 FON is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 FON done?
X5 FON was recorded at 150,049 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 5,554 miles a year.
Has X5 FON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 FON has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on X5 FON 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 FON find?
X5 FON passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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