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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

X5 GDOMOT history

X5 GDO is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 16 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 123,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

X5 GDO grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
123,463 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 GDO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 GDO was last recorded at 123,463 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 10,872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,591 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,872 miles
Average per year
8,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,463 miles
  • 2025 – 112,591 miles
  • 2024 – 105,559 miles
  • 2023 – 97,685 miles
  • 2022 – 88,798 miles
  • 2021 – 76,068 miles
  • 2020 – 74,291 miles
  • 2019 – 70,582 miles
  • 2018 – 60,601 miles
  • 2017 – 50,791 miles
  • 2016 – 40,643 miles
  • 2015 – 29,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,463 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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.

  • Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,463 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    123,463 miles
    Test number
    526020446731
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail123,451 miles (+10,860)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,451 miles
    Test number
    929172782353
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,591 miles (+7,032)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,591 miles
    Test number
    176166841516
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,559 miles (+125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    105,559 miles
    Test number
    685450484842
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch faulty (1.1.6 (d))

  5. Fail105,434 miles (+7,749)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,434 miles
    Test number
    385981505989
    • DangerousNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass97,685 miles (+8,887)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,685 miles
    Test number
    793887852469
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass88,798 miles (+12,730)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    88,798 miles
    Test number
    235307150002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,068 miles
    Test number
    979007616966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,068 miles (+1,777)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,068 miles
    Test number
    107984420485
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  10. Pass74,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,291 miles
    Test number
    689562244842
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail74,290 miles (+3,708)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,290 miles
    Test number
    289905696949
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass70,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    70,582 miles
    Test number
    115335714819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,582 miles (+9,981)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,582 miles
    Test number
    427542040352
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

  14. Pass60,601 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,601 miles
    Test number
    157176362794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,599 miles (+9,808)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,599 miles
    Test number
    304908596435
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass50,791 miles (+10,148)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    50,791 miles
    Test number
    760800923973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,643 miles (+11,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    40,643 miles
    Test number
    162733608293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass29,469 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,469 miles
    Test number
    785712915029
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEmissions . no result recorded too clean

Questions about X5 GDO

Does X5 GDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 GDO is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 GDO?
The MOT on X5 GDO is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 GDO done?
X5 GDO was recorded at 123,463 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 8,494 miles a year.
Has X5 GDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 GDO has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on X5 GDO 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 GDO find?
X5 GDO passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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