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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

X5 GWRMOT history

X5 GWR is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 19 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 125,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

X5 GWR black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
125,684 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 GWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 GWR was last recorded at 125,684 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 2,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,180 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,504 miles
Average per year
4,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,684 miles
  • 2024 – 123,180 miles
  • 2023 – 120,045 miles
  • 2022 – 116,229 miles
  • 2021 – 112,282 miles
  • 2020 – 107,217 miles
  • 2019 – 103,352 miles
  • 2018 – 97,256 miles
  • 2017 – 90,716 miles
  • 2016 – 82,186 miles
  • 2015 – 76,186 miles
  • 2014 – 72,078 miles
  • 2013 – 67,530 miles
  • 2012 – 64,184 miles
  • 2011 – 60,190 miles
  • 2010 – 56,244 miles
  • 2009 – 52,733 miles
  • 2008 – 48,784 miles
  • 2007 – 39,922 miles
  • 2006 – 33,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,684 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,684 miles (+2,504)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    125,684 miles
    Test number
    317466750593
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,180 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    123,180 miles
    Test number
    441228593765
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail123,180 miles (+3,135)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,180 miles
    Test number
    426839536024
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass120,045 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    120,045 miles
    Test number
    157777147763
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail120,045 miles (+3,816)1 dangerous2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,045 miles
    Test number
    367216827358
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,229 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,229 miles
    Test number
    777124290834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail116,229 miles (+3,947)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,229 miles
    Test number
    907380644382
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,282 miles (+5,065)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    112,282 miles
    Test number
    747694624706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass107,217 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,217 miles
    Test number
    874671906273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail107,217 miles (+3,865)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,217 miles
    Test number
    962104346065
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass103,352 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,352 miles
    Test number
    662271331168
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail103,352 miles (+6,096)1 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,352 miles
    Test number
    104466352584
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass97,256 miles (+6,540)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    97,256 miles
    Test number
    477884621540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    90,716 miles
    Test number
    525989180874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail90,716 miles (+8,530)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,716 miles
    Test number
    164138448348
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass82,186 miles (+6,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,186 miles
    Test number
    937931507820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass76,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    76,186 miles
    Test number
    747385846242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,186 miles (+4,108)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,186 miles
    Test number
    126442404735
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass72,078 miles (+4,548)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,078 miles
    Test number
    456795844387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,530 miles (+3,346)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    67,530 miles
    Test number
    269949833333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass64,184 miles (+3,994)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    64,184 miles
    Test number
    405518832349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass60,190 miles (+3,946)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    60,190 miles
    Test number
    625203041346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass56,244 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    56,244 miles
    Test number
    564027240349
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Fail56,243 miles (+3,510)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,243 miles
    Test number
    560247140351
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass52,733 miles (+3,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    52,733 miles
    Test number
    544748249380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass48,784 miles (+8,862)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    48,784 miles
    Test number
    843935668381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,922 miles (+6,345)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,922 miles
    Test number
    303367277183
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

  28. Pass33,577 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,577 miles
    Test number
    344192806296
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about X5 GWR

Does X5 GWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 GWR is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X5 GWR?
The MOT on X5 GWR is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 GWR done?
X5 GWR was recorded at 125,684 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 4,756 miles a year.
Has X5 GWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 GWR has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on X5 GWR 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 GWR find?
X5 GWR passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 6 more.

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