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BMW X5

Gold · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

X5 LAYMOT history

X5 LAY is a gold diesel BMW X5 first used on 26 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 147,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2024.

X5 LAY gold BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2025
Mileage
147,951 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2024
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 LAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 LAY was last recorded at 147,951 miles on 4 Jan 2024, 1,351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,600 miles · 2 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1,351 miles
Average per year
4,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,951 miles
  • 2023 – 146,600 miles
  • 2022 – 144,547 miles
  • 2021 – 143,057 miles
  • 2019 – 141,637 miles
  • 2018 – 139,782 miles
  • 2016 – 136,098 miles
  • 2015 – 132,256 miles
  • 2014 – 129,375 miles
  • 2013 – 123,790 miles
  • 2012 – 114,357 miles
  • 2011 – 106,189 miles
  • 2010 – 101,080 miles
  • 2009 – 92,871 miles
  • 2008 – 84,939 miles
  • 2007 – 72,786 miles
  • 2006 – 70,463 miles
  • 2005 – 61,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,951 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

32 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,951 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    147,951 miles
    Test number
    507756534389
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail147,951 miles (+1,351)3 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,951 miles
    Test number
    440008948306
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass146,600 miles (+2,053)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    146,600 miles
    Test number
    573265977836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    144,547 miles
    Test number
    528403185657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail144,547 miles (+1,490)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,547 miles
    Test number
    199390755936
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass143,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    143,057 miles
    Test number
    106102989633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail143,057 miles (+1,420)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,057 miles
    Test number
    546121432657
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass141,637 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    141,637 miles
    Test number
    891006518709
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Fail141,635 miles (+1,853)1 dangerous4 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,635 miles
    Test number
    685158654226
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension levelling valve leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension levelling valve leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass139,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    139,782 miles
    Test number
    530605872994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail139,782 miles (+2,543)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,782 miles
    Test number
    329449859818
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass137,239 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    137,239 miles
    Test number
    449276991526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail137,239 miles (+1,141)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,239 miles
    Test number
    855128079276
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass136,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    136,098 miles
    Test number
    366376042043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail136,098 miles (+3,842)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,098 miles
    Test number
    848905497107
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

  16. Pass132,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    132,256 miles
    Test number
    665402144439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail132,256 miles (+2,881)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,256 miles
    Test number
    934517219412
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass129,375 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    129,375 miles
    Test number
    427883994231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail129,193 miles (+5,403)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,193 miles
    Test number
    385194584441
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass123,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    123,790 miles
    Test number
    475623413494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail123,790 miles (+9,433)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,790 miles
    Test number
    456721613359
    • 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 Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass114,357 miles (+8,168)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    114,357 miles
    Test number
    406444812407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail106,189 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,189 miles
    Test number
    558074711394
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass106,189 miles (+5,109)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    106,189 miles
    Test number
    927944811364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass101,080 miles (+8,209)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    101,080 miles
    Test number
    293838800362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  26. Pass92,871 miles (+7,932)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    92,871 miles
    Test number
    712069499225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass84,939 miles (+3,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    84,939 miles
    Test number
    453949488220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass81,073 miles (+8,287)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    81,073 miles
    Test number
    160641778419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass72,786 miles (+2,323)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    72,786 miles
    Test number
    943128457009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass70,463 miles (+8,607)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    70,463 miles
    Test number
    382571876489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass61,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    61,856 miles
    Test number
    461464565270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail61,856 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,856 miles
    Test number
    642224865261
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Questions about X5 LAY

Does X5 LAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X5 LAY expired on 4 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X5 LAY?
The MOT on X5 LAY expired on 4 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X5 LAY done?
X5 LAY was recorded at 147,951 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2024, an average of 4,708 miles a year.
Has X5 LAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 LAY has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on X5 LAY 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 LAY find?
X5 LAY passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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