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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

X5 HFBMOT history

X5 HFB is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 8 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2021 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 189,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2021.

X5 HFB black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2021
Mileage
189,033 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 HFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

X5 HFB was last recorded at 189,033 miles on 3 Nov 2021, 2,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,081 miles · 25 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
2,952 miles
Average per year
8,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 189,033 miles
  • 2020 – 186,081 miles
  • 2019 – 181,250 miles
  • 2018 – 173,009 miles
  • 2017 – 163,690 miles
  • 2016 – 155,688 miles
  • 2015 – 145,972 miles
  • 2014 – 134,217 miles
  • 2013 – 121,898 miles
  • 2012 – 108,742 miles
  • 2011 – 98,251 miles
  • 2010 – 85,720 miles
  • 2009 – 73,822 miles
  • 2008 – 63,312 miles
  • 2007 – 56,159 miles
  • 2006 – 53,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail189,033 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt central (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt central (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront crossbar damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryCoolant light on

What MOT failures 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail189,033 miles (+2,952)1 dangerous16 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,033 miles
    Test number
    517567095234
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt central (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt central (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront crossbar damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant light on

  2. Pass186,081 miles (+4,831)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    186,081 miles
    Test number
    214940260866
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass181,250 miles (+8,241)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    181,250 miles
    Test number
    467061074836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass173,009 miles (+9,319)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    173,009 miles
    Test number
    842559043244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  5. Pass163,690 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    163,690 miles
    Test number
    323444458436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  6. Fail163,690 miles (+8,002)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,690 miles
    Test number
    332760817407
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  7. Pass155,688 miles (+9,716)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    155,688 miles
    Test number
    333184543060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass145,972 miles (+41)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    145,972 miles
    Test number
    105443975402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  9. Fail145,931 miles (+11,714)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,931 miles
    Test number
    186921575037
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  10. Pass134,217 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    134,217 miles
    Test number
    685131074032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteNearside mirror damaged

  11. Fail134,217 miles (+12,319)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,217 miles
    Test number
    935761374069
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteNearside mirror damaged

  12. Pass121,898 miles (+40)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    121,898 miles
    Test number
    889605673031
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail121,858 miles (+13,116)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,858 miles
    Test number
    228071973023
    • FailureFront Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass108,742 miles (+10,491)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    108,742 miles
    Test number
    109932962058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass98,251 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    98,251 miles
    Test number
    246390591003
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear axle oil leak.

  16. Fail98,251 miles (+12,531)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,251 miles
    Test number
    938729781037
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear axle oil leak.

  17. Pass85,720 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    85,720 miles
    Test number
    750842540030
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail85,720 miles (+11,898)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,720 miles
    Test number
    742972140008
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on,noise on front suspension no fault found.

  19. Pass73,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    73,822 miles
    Test number
    590607199020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,822 miles (+10,510)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,822 miles
    Test number
    511296699033
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass63,312 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    63,312 miles
    Test number
    172389148412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,233 miles (+7,074)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,233 miles
    Test number
    171715948054
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass56,159 miles (+2,895)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    56,159 miles
    Test number
    503990257017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,264 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    53,264 miles
    Test number
    351741946084
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about X5 HFB

Does X5 HFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X5 HFB expired on 4 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X5 HFB?
The MOT on X5 HFB expired on 4 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X5 HFB done?
X5 HFB was recorded at 189,033 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2021, an average of 8,632 miles a year.
Has X5 HFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 HFB has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on X5 HFB 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 HFB find?
X5 HFB failed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 16 major defects, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside rear suspension system inoperative; front brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 1; front bumper insecure, and 23 more.

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