
BMW X5
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc
X5 FXLMOT history
X5 FXL is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 8 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 97,165 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 May 2027
- Mileage
- 97,165 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,108 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X5 FXL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 8 Jul 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X5 FXL was last recorded at 97,165 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 97,165 miles · 29 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,108 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,165 miles
- 2025 – 95,087 miles
- 2024 – 93,265 miles
- 2023 – 91,989 miles
- 2022 – 89,573 miles
- 2021 – 85,507 miles
- 2020 – 82,479 miles
- 2019 – 73,170 miles
- 2018 – 54,296 miles
- 2017 – 37,679 miles
- 2016 – 34,737 miles
- 2015 – 29,772 miles
- 2014 – 25,061 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBody, axle, chassis and component corrosionRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake switch broken/loose (1.1.6 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and slightly cracking on tread - at 5mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
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.
Exhaust clamp broken/missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Handbrake switch damaged/loose but can be operated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 10 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,165 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2027
- Odometer
- 97,165 miles
- Test number
- 962462810897
- AdvisoryBody, axle, chassis and component corrosion
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake switch broken/loose (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and slightly cracking on tread - at 5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Fail97,165 miles (+2,078)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,165 miles
- Test number
- 393712057739
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure Clamp broken/missing (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBody, axle, chassis and component corrosion
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake switch broken/loose (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and slightly cracking on tread - at 5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Pass95,087 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2026
- Odometer
- 95,087 miles
- Test number
- 906160865913
- AdvisoryBody, axle, chassis and component corrosion
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust clamp broken/missing
- AdvisoryHandbrake switch damaged/loose but can be operated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Fail95,087 miles (+1,822)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,087 miles
- Test number
- 815355089196
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/40R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBody, axle, chassis and component corrosion
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust clamp broken/missing
- AdvisoryHandbrake switch damaged/loose but can be operated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Pass93,265 miles (+1,276)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2025
- Odometer
- 93,265 miles
- Test number
- 232857906857
- AdvisoryParking brake control button insecure but still operates.
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs, inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious points of corrosion beginning to appear on vehicle.
Pass91,989 miles (+43)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2024
- Odometer
- 91,989 miles
- Test number
- 142114726055
- MinorFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad sensor not attached to brake pad.
- AdvisoryHandbrake switch faulty but operative
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
Fail91,946 miles (+2,373)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,946 miles
- Test number
- 977095449925
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad sensor not attached to brake pad.
- AdvisoryHandbrake switch faulty but operative
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
Pass89,573 miles (+4,066)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2023
- Odometer
- 89,573 miles
- Test number
- 209343969786
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass85,507 miles (+3,028)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2022
- Odometer
- 85,507 miles
- Test number
- 931016883708
- AdvisoryNearside rear hub damp with cv greese
Pass82,479 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2021
- Odometer
- 82,479 miles
- Test number
- 251072206489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,479 miles (+9,309)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,479 miles
- Test number
- 468098805583
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass73,170 miles (+5,545)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 73,170 miles
- Test number
- 801838865074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,625 miles (+13,329)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 67,625 miles
- Test number
- 184188002961
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass54,296 miles (+16,617)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 54,296 miles
- Test number
- 574981981738
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,679 miles (+2,942)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 37,679 miles
- Test number
- 309454724518
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,737 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 34,737 miles
- Test number
- 223448677500
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,737 miles (+4,965)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,737 miles
- Test number
- 160865553221
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Pass29,772 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 29,772 miles
- Test number
- 528167875113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,772 miles (+4,711)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,772 miles
- Test number
- 348147675128
- FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Pass25,061 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 25,061 miles
- Test number
- 629921594100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X5 FXL
- Does X5 FXL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 FXL is valid until 24 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X5 FXL?
- The MOT on X5 FXL is valid until 24 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X5 FXL done?
- X5 FXL was recorded at 97,165 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 6,108 miles a year.
- Has X5 FXL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X5 FXL has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on X5 FXL 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 FXL find?
- X5 FXL passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: body, axle, chassis and component corrosion; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake switch broken/loose, and 2 more.
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