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BMW X5

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 4,799 cc

X5 NMBMOT history

X5 NMB is a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

X5 NMB blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
142,406 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 NMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 NMB was last recorded at 142,406 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 1,287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,119 miles · 12 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,287 miles
Average per year
5,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,406 miles
  • 2024 – 141,119 miles
  • 2022 – 140,591 miles
  • 2021 – 138,772 miles
  • 2019 – 138,219 miles
  • 2018 – 134,224 miles
  • 2016 – 130,926 miles
  • 2015 – 126,827 miles
  • 2014 – 124,121 miles
  • 2013 – 114,307 miles
  • 2012 – 98,641 miles
  • 2011 – 84,721 miles
  • 2010 – 66,767 miles
  • 2009 – 53,556 miles
  • 2008 – 40,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,406 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,406 miles (+1,287)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    142,406 miles
    Test number
    968599459051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,119 miles (+528)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    141,119 miles
    Test number
    571984877608
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,591 miles (+1,819)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    140,591 miles
    Test number
    747276658655
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass138,772 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    138,772 miles
    Test number
    748607120351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail138,770 miles (+551)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,770 miles
    Test number
    974306555211
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass138,219 miles (+3,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    138,219 miles
    Test number
    418227673666
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower rear arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass134,224 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    134,224 miles
    Test number
    752523253718
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail134,221 miles (+3,295)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,221 miles
    Test number
    138438396007
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass130,926 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    130,926 miles
    Test number
    993223812771
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail130,926 miles (+4,099)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,926 miles
    Test number
    816534977095
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass126,827 miles (+2,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    126,827 miles
    Test number
    440294684737
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass124,121 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    124,121 miles
    Test number
    366705314340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail124,120 miles (+9,813)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,120 miles
    Test number
    606432814343
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass114,307 miles (+267)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    114,307 miles
    Test number
    927173693106
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAdvise suspension warning message on dash
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteR diff, large rear bush spliting

  15. Fail114,040 miles (+15,399)5 failures1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,040 miles
    Test number
    728895683165
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAdvise suspension warning message on dash
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteR diff, large rear bush spliting

  16. Pass98,641 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    98,641 miles
    Test number
    786572092116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail98,641 miles (+13,920)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,641 miles
    Test number
    638737682138
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  18. Pass84,721 miles (+17,954)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    84,721 miles
    Test number
    556155881156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass66,767 miles (+13,211)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    66,767 miles
    Test number
    722485570084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,556 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,556 miles
    Test number
    464195779079
    • 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)

  21. Fail53,556 miles (+13,340)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,556 miles
    Test number
    491025279056
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • 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)

  22. Pass40,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,216 miles
    Test number
    132387468088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,216 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,216 miles
    Test number
    133374868052
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X5 NMB

Does X5 NMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 NMB is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 NMB?
The MOT on X5 NMB is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 NMB done?
X5 NMB was recorded at 142,406 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 5,574 miles a year.
Has X5 NMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 NMB has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on X5 NMB 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 NMB find?
X5 NMB passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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