
BMW X5
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc
X5 GMLMOT history
X5 GML is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 116,634 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 116,634 mi
- At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,731 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X5 GML
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 30 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X5 GML was last recorded at 116,634 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 9,428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 107,206 miles · 20 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,428 miles
- Average per year
- 5,731 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,634 miles
- 2025 – 107,206 miles
- 2024 – 95,273 miles
- 2023 – 86,668 miles
- 2021 – 79,857 miles
- 2020 – 73,471 miles
- 2019 – 70,735 miles
- 2018 – 66,717 miles
- 2016 – 64,497 miles
- 2015 – 56,830 miles
- 2014 – 49,812 miles
- 2013 – 45,711 miles
- 2012 – 41,480 miles
- 2011 – 35,457 miles
- 2010 – 29,106 miles
- 2009 – 21,906 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 1 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,634 miles (+9,428)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 116,634 miles
- Test number
- 375288197192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,206 miles (+434)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 107,206 miles
- Test number
- 740433701636
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted throughout vehicle
Fail106,772 miles (+11,499)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,772 miles
- Test number
- 285359842455
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted throughout vehicle
Pass95,273 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 95,273 miles
- Test number
- 923639172925
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail95,270 miles (+8,602)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,270 miles
- Test number
- 638865518529
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass86,668 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 86,668 miles
- Test number
- 286713381782
- AdvisoryEML inoperative
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged & wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 227257778490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,857 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 79,857 miles
- Test number
- 683493787535
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail79,856 miles (+6,385)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,856 miles
- Test number
- 181393718654
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre size 315-35-20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Entrance/exit door defective in operation wont open from outer door handle (9.1.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass73,471 miles (+2,736)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 73,471 miles
- Test number
- 713034373722
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin About 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake imbalance needs some attension.
- AdvisoryOil Level Low Topped up 1 Litre Oil
- AdvisoryUnder Trays fitted length of body and below Engine so unable to inspect fully.
Pass70,735 miles (+4,018)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 70,735 miles
- Test number
- 592928951376
- AdvisorySmall air leak on intercooler pipe
- AdvisoryVarious covers fitted obscuring components
Pass66,717 miles (+2,220)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 66,717 miles
- Test number
- 447935237464
- AdvisoryEngine covers / under trays fitted / unable to check all components
Pass64,497 miles (+7,667)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 64,497 miles
- Test number
- 264158263115
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass56,830 miles (+7,018)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 56,830 miles
- Test number
- 498859181151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,812 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 49,812 miles
- Test number
- 378637624479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,812 miles (+4,101)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,812 miles
- Test number
- 925087524220
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass45,711 miles (+4,231)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 45,711 miles
- Test number
- 355903833416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,480 miles (+6,023)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 41,480 miles
- Test number
- 758167902216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,457 miles (+6,351)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 35,457 miles
- Test number
- 269729421288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,106 miles (+7,200)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 29,106 miles
- Test number
- 282634940217
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass21,906 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 21,906 miles
- Test number
- 191564449205
- 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)
Questions about X5 GML
- Does X5 GML currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 GML is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X5 GML?
- The MOT on X5 GML is valid until 24 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 GML done?
- X5 GML was recorded at 116,634 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 5,731 miles a year.
- Has X5 GML ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X5 GML has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on X5 GML 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 GML find?
- X5 GML passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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