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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

X5 NBLMOT history

X5 NBL is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 26 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 155,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

X5 NBL blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
155,272 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 NBL
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
26 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 NBL was last recorded at 155,272 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 8,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,125 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,147 miles
Average per year
8,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,272 miles
  • 2025 – 147,125 miles
  • 2024 – 137,437 miles
  • 2023 – 124,639 miles
  • 2022 – 117,109 miles
  • 2021 – 105,694 miles
  • 2020 – 103,978 miles
  • 2019 – 99,851 miles
  • 2018 – 95,960 miles
  • 2017 – 88,031 miles
  • 2016 – 80,894 miles
  • 2015 – 73,088 miles
  • 2014 – 59,886 miles
  • 2013 – 55,612 miles
  • 2012 – 47,563 miles
  • 2011 – 34,827 miles
  • 2010 – 25,490 miles
  • 2009 – 21,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,272 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,272 miles (+8,147)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    155,272 miles
    Test number
    893857072920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,125 miles (+9,688)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    147,125 miles
    Test number
    948248919462
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))

  3. Pass137,437 miles (+439)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    137,437 miles
    Test number
    900987669330
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail136,998 miles (+12,359)1 dangerous1 repaired3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,998 miles
    Test number
    541477302140
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass124,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    124,639 miles
    Test number
    521845057137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail124,639 miles (+7,530)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,639 miles
    Test number
    100937498304
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,109 miles (+11,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    117,109 miles
    Test number
    877365017976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass105,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    105,694 miles
    Test number
    385563646042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,694 miles (+1,716)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,694 miles
    Test number
    619750577102
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass103,978 miles (+4,127)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    103,978 miles
    Test number
    417503930882
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass99,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    99,851 miles
    Test number
    667646141140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,851 miles (+3,891)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,851 miles
    Test number
    931319589040
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass95,960 miles (+7,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,960 miles
    Test number
    814015912977
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass88,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,031 miles
    Test number
    525976787071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,031 miles (+7,137)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,031 miles
    Test number
    549455529189
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass80,894 miles (+7,806)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,894 miles
    Test number
    665462805286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,088 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,088 miles
    Test number
    278979515261
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass73,088 miles (+13,202)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,088 miles
    Test number
    315969815265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    59,886 miles
    Test number
    587977254084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,886 miles (+4,274)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,886 miles
    Test number
    625715554020
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass55,612 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,612 miles
    Test number
    426574883100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Fail55,607 miles (+8,044)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,607 miles
    Test number
    535533683102
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass47,563 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,563 miles
    Test number
    425885982113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail47,563 miles (+12,736)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,563 miles
    Test number
    399014882158
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass34,827 miles (+9,337)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    34,827 miles
    Test number
    488126351006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,490 miles (+4,292)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,490 miles
    Test number
    720750880177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    21,198 miles
    Test number
    144858689117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 NBL

Does X5 NBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 NBL is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 NBL?
The MOT on X5 NBL is valid until 2 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 NBL done?
X5 NBL was recorded at 155,272 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 8,084 miles a year.
Has X5 NBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 NBL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on X5 NBL 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 NBL find?
X5 NBL passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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