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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 4,398 cc

X5 FRNMOT history

X5 FRN is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 15 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 134,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

X5 FRN black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
134,246 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 FRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 FRN was last recorded at 134,246 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 5,977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,269 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,977 miles
Average per year
2,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,246 miles
  • 2025 – 128,269 miles
  • 2023 – 120,122 miles
  • 2022 – 115,936 miles
  • 2021 – 110,068 miles
  • 2020 – 106,969 miles
  • 2019 – 105,656 miles
  • 2018 – 104,947 miles
  • 2017 – 103,954 miles
  • 2016 – 102,250 miles
  • 2015 – 99,213 miles
  • 2014 – 97,721 miles
  • 2013 – 94,475 miles
  • 2012 – 92,553 miles
  • 2011 – 90,839 miles
  • 2010 – 88,655 miles
  • 2009 – 86,821 miles
  • 2008 – 84,735 miles
  • 2007 – 82,430 miles
  • 2006 – 80,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,246 miles
  • AdvisoryFront lower radiator support is corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear differential is leaking differential oilRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,246 miles (+5,977)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    134,246 miles
    Test number
    796732756828
    • AdvisoryFront lower radiator support is corroded
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential is leaking differential oil

  2. Pass128,269 miles (+2)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    128,269 miles
    Test number
    528484820577
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront lower radiator support is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential is leaking differential oil

  3. Fail128,267 miles (+8,145)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,267 miles
    Test number
    137897487297
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront lower radiator support is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential is leaking differential oil

  4. Pass120,122 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    120,122 miles
    Test number
    499705057240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail120,060 miles (+4,124)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,060 miles
    Test number
    895067683161
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass115,936 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,936 miles
    Test number
    896242733028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail115,864 miles (+5,796)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,864 miles
    Test number
    587766604261
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass110,068 miles (+3,099)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,068 miles
    Test number
    955524907277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,969 miles (+1,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,969 miles
    Test number
    792901247106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass105,656 miles (+709)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,656 miles
    Test number
    871150829487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,947 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    104,947 miles
    Test number
    411754085045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,954 miles (+1,704)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    103,954 miles
    Test number
    875541835392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    102,250 miles
    Test number
    715176804092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail102,250 miles (+3,037)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,250 miles
    Test number
    744575001234
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass99,213 miles (+1,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    99,213 miles
    Test number
    484418113510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass97,721 miles (+3,246)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    97,721 miles
    Test number
    165541214384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,475 miles (+1,922)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    94,475 miles
    Test number
    345881113316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,553 miles (+1,714)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    92,553 miles
    Test number
    708023712330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass90,839 miles (+2,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    90,839 miles
    Test number
    438312231335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass88,655 miles (+1,834)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    88,655 miles
    Test number
    472340130301
    • NoteN/s/f brake pipe getting rusty

  21. Pass86,821 miles (+2,086)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    86,821 miles
    Test number
    103203229323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,735 miles (+2,305)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    84,735 miles
    Test number
    253096628302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail82,430 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,430 miles
    Test number
    120307417313
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass82,430 miles (+2,060)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    82,430 miles
    Test number
    314347617372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass80,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    80,370 miles
    Test number
    973255926381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 FRN

Does X5 FRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 FRN is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 FRN?
The MOT on X5 FRN is valid until 10 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 FRN done?
X5 FRN was recorded at 134,246 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 2,792 miles a year.
Has X5 FRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 FRN has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on X5 FRN 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 FRN find?
X5 FRN passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: front lower radiator support is corroded; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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