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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

X5 GBYMOT history

X5 GBY is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 4 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 179,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

X5 GBY blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
179,244 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 GBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 GBY was last recorded at 179,244 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 3,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,011 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,233 miles
Average per year
7,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,244 miles
  • 2025 – 176,011 miles
  • 2024 – 172,639 miles
  • 2023 – 168,690 miles
  • 2022 – 162,908 miles
  • 2021 – 159,851 miles
  • 2020 – 154,975 miles
  • 2019 – 146,008 miles
  • 2018 – 136,646 miles
  • 2016 – 125,612 miles
  • 2015 – 116,821 miles
  • 2014 – 108,276 miles
  • 2013 – 99,203 miles
  • 2012 – 89,776 miles
  • 2011 – 73,614 miles
  • 2010 – 63,763 miles
  • 2009 – 51,054 miles
  • 2008 – 42,221 miles
  • 2007 – 34,768 miles
  • 2006 – 23,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,244 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,244 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    179,244 miles
    Test number
    261944948436
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail179,244 miles (+3,233)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,244 miles
    Test number
    995947922785
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass176,011 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    176,011 miles
    Test number
    901851426563
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail176,011 miles (+3,372)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,011 miles
    Test number
    608724364792
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass172,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    172,639 miles
    Test number
    380788841643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail172,639 miles (+3,949)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,639 miles
    Test number
    996354934323
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass168,690 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    168,690 miles
    Test number
    220801835483
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail168,690 miles (+5,782)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,690 miles
    Test number
    476757163875
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass162,908 miles (+3,057)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    162,908 miles
    Test number
    465506021058
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass159,851 miles (+4,876)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    159,851 miles
    Test number
    741981877778
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met legal requirements

  11. Pass154,975 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    154,975 miles
    Test number
    920811633942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail154,975 miles (+8,967)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,975 miles
    Test number
    163321838058
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass146,008 miles (+9,362)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    146,008 miles
    Test number
    392766659650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass136,646 miles (+11,034)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    136,646 miles
    Test number
    767120197112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,612 miles (+8,791)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    125,612 miles
    Test number
    112941631651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass116,821 miles (+8,545)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    116,821 miles
    Test number
    171102419701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,276 miles (+9,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    108,276 miles
    Test number
    697421544251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass99,203 miles (+9,427)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    99,203 miles
    Test number
    127011833251
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass89,776 miles (+16,162)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    89,776 miles
    Test number
    679591342275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,614 miles (+9,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    73,614 miles
    Test number
    257950301271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass63,763 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    63,763 miles
    Test number
    211658520279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,436 miles (+12,382)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,436 miles
    Test number
    913167610200
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass51,054 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    51,054 miles
    Test number
    810486719215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,911 miles (+8,690)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,911 miles
    Test number
    363062619297
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass42,221 miles (+7,453)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,221 miles
    Test number
    741984888108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,768 miles (+10,963)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    34,768 miles
    Test number
    452263977195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,805 miles
    Test number
    671748836208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 GBY

Does X5 GBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 GBY is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 GBY?
The MOT on X5 GBY is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 GBY done?
X5 GBY was recorded at 179,244 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 7,832 miles a year.
Has X5 GBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 GBY has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on X5 GBY 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 GBY find?
X5 GBY passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective.

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