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BMW X5

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

X5 MXBMOT history

X5 MXB is a green diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 191,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Dec 2025.

X5 MXB green BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Dec 2026
Mileage
191,592 mi
At MOT on 27 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 MXB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 MXB was last recorded at 191,592 miles on 27 Dec 2025, 1,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jul 2009: 75,481 miles, lower than 734,788 miles on 28 May 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
190,357 miles · 20 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,235 miles
Average per year
7,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 191,592 miles
  • 2024 – 190,357 miles
  • 2023 – 187,065 miles
  • 2022 – 176,492 miles
  • 2021 – 169,750 miles
  • 2020 – 166,642 miles
  • 2019 – 164,225 miles
  • 2018 – 154,589 miles
  • 2017 – 145,989 miles
  • 2016 – 137,456 miles
  • 2015 – 130,745 miles
  • 2014 – 121,693 miles
  • 2013 – 113,668 miles
  • 2012 – 102,891 miles
  • 2011 – 88,192 miles
  • 2010 – 82,876 miles
  • 2009 – 75,481 miles
  • 2008 – 54,711 miles
  • 2007 – 51,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,592 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Underbody (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody Corrosion but not excessive

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,592 miles (+1,235)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    191,592 miles
    Test number
    993872749857
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Underbody (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Corrosion but not excessive

  2. Pass190,357 miles (+1)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    190,357 miles
    Test number
    111616614092
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Fail190,356 miles (+3,291)3 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,356 miles
    Test number
    217352685175
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass187,065 miles3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    187,065 miles
    Test number
    971327660249
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail187,065 miles (+10,573)1 repaired3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,065 miles
    Test number
    149866209487
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass176,492 miles (+6,742)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    176,492 miles
    Test number
    833434507814
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both OSR NSR

  7. Pass169,750 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    169,750 miles
    Test number
    821669442422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail169,743 miles (+3,101)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,743 miles
    Test number
    161636571936
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass166,642 miles (+2,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    166,642 miles
    Test number
    287951424705
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass164,225 miles (+101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    164,225 miles
    Test number
    675302857553
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail164,124 miles (+9,535)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,124 miles
    Test number
    558861429521
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass154,589 miles (+8,600)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    154,589 miles
    Test number
    405319927019
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass145,989 miles (+8,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    145,989 miles
    Test number
    660978186430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass137,456 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    137,456 miles
    Test number
    996487026946
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail137,431 miles (+6,686)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,431 miles
    Test number
    996863097027
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass130,745 miles (+9,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    130,745 miles
    Test number
    435339290378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass121,693 miles (+8,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    121,693 miles
    Test number
    919786474227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass113,668 miles (+10,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    113,668 miles
    Test number
    555560063287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

  19. Pass102,891 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    102,891 miles
    Test number
    215657262233
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail102,891 miles (+14,699)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,891 miles
    Test number
    816637362295
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass88,192 miles (+5,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    88,192 miles
    Test number
    356656361115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass82,876 miles (+7,395)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,876 miles
    Test number
    910326180181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,481 miles (-659,307)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    75,481 miles
    Test number
    434757689146
    • NoteBoth outer sills and undertrays fitted
    • NoteWindscreen damaged has been repaired

  24. Fail734,788 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    734,788 miles
    Test number
    414858849140
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass734,788 miles (+680,077)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    734,788 miles
    Test number
    580728049184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass54,711 miles (+3,478)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    54,711 miles
    Test number
    342794668126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,233 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    51,233 miles
    Test number
    770317577211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass51,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    51,204 miles
    Test number
    623814657257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 MXB

Does X5 MXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 MXB is valid until 26 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X5 MXB?
The MOT on X5 MXB is valid until 26 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 MXB done?
X5 MXB was recorded at 191,592 miles at its MOT on 27 Dec 2025, an average of 7,674 miles a year.
Has X5 MXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 MXB has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on X5 MXB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X5 MXB find?
X5 MXB passed its latest MOT on 27 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive underbody, and 1 more.

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