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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

X5 GLKMOT history

X5 GLK is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 10 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

X5 GLK grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
106,194 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 GLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 GLK was last recorded at 106,194 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 3,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,299 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,895 miles
Average per year
5,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,194 miles
  • 2025 – 102,299 miles
  • 2024 – 97,899 miles
  • 2023 – 91,910 miles
  • 2022 – 87,109 miles
  • 2021 – 81,502 miles
  • 2020 – 78,462 miles
  • 2019 – 76,223 miles
  • 2018 – 73,034 miles
  • 2017 – 69,665 miles
  • 2016 – 65,072 miles
  • 2015 – 60,807 miles
  • 2014 – 50,283 miles
  • 2013 – 43,774 miles
  • 2012 – 38,518 miles
  • 2011 – 28,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,194 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower rear arm bushes slightly worn (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust emissions too clean for print out

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,194 miles (+3,895)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    106,194 miles
    Test number
    598655197719
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower rear arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass102,299 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    102,299 miles
    Test number
    656355519995
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail102,299 miles (+4,400)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,299 miles
    Test number
    433177181661
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,899 miles (+5,989)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    97,899 miles
    Test number
    764847229656
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,910 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    91,910 miles
    Test number
    500898939360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight wear on inner tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail91,910 miles (+4,801)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,910 miles
    Test number
    572167851145
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight wear on inner tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass87,109 miles (+5,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    87,109 miles
    Test number
    826240484693
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass81,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    81,502 miles
    Test number
    780070725642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,502 miles (+3,040)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,502 miles
    Test number
    684804016427
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass78,462 miles (+2,239)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    78,462 miles
    Test number
    207305004034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,223 miles (+3,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,223 miles
    Test number
    147915146831
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass73,034 miles (+3,369)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    73,034 miles
    Test number
    536274460753
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean for print out

  13. Pass69,665 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,665 miles
    Test number
    240312708427
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions too clean for print out

  14. Fail69,665 miles (+4,593)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,665 miles
    Test number
    997820837212
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions too clean for print out

  15. Pass65,072 miles (+4,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,072 miles
    Test number
    280976716709
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions too low for print out

  16. Pass60,807 miles (+10,524)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    60,807 miles
    Test number
    418347415173
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust emissions to clean to obtain reading for gas test results

  17. Pass50,283 miles (+601)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    50,283 miles
    Test number
    136878024188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,682 miles (+5,908)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,682 miles
    Test number
    835834314120
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edge of tread.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge of tread.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge of tread, keep a check.

  19. Pass43,774 miles (+5,256)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,774 miles
    Test number
    136263913187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,518 miles (+9,859)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,518 miles
    Test number
    607716492059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    28,659 miles
    Test number
    826238291043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 GLK

Does X5 GLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 GLK is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 GLK?
The MOT on X5 GLK is valid until 14 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 GLK done?
X5 GLK was recorded at 106,194 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 5,082 miles a year.
Has X5 GLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 GLK has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on X5 GLK 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 GLK find?
X5 GLK passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm inner bushes worn; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear arm bushes slightly worn.

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