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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

X5 NSYMOT history

X5 NSY is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 198,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

X5 NSY silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
198,932 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 NSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 NSY was last recorded at 198,932 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 1,935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,997 miles · 6 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,935 miles
Average per year
9,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,932 miles
  • 2024 – 196,997 miles
  • 2023 – 190,557 miles
  • 2021 – 182,162 miles
  • 2020 – 178,479 miles
  • 2019 – 172,365 miles
  • 2018 – 165,139 miles
  • 2017 – 155,234 miles
  • 2016 – 144,504 miles
  • 2015 – 128,824 miles
  • 2014 – 112,008 miles
  • 2013 – 90,748 miles
  • 2012 – 78,014 miles
  • 2011 – 58,952 miles
  • 2010 – 46,072 miles
  • 2009 – 42,301 miles
  • 2008 – 33,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,932 miles
  • MinorNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Link rod gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs pitted but not affecting brakes (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear 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

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,932 miles (+1,935)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    198,932 miles
    Test number
    880173489080
    • MinorNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Link rod gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs pitted but not affecting brakes (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass196,997 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    196,997 miles
    Test number
    445145760673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail196,302 miles (+5,745)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,302 miles
    Test number
    268446372622
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  4. Pass190,557 miles (+8,395)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    190,557 miles
    Test number
    886100478156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass182,162 miles (+3,683)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    182,162 miles
    Test number
    381041058996
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Joining to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass178,479 miles (+6,114)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    178,479 miles
    Test number
    830293559730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass172,365 miles (+120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    172,365 miles
    Test number
    703147027995
    • AdvisoryFront & rear number plates slightly deteriorated
  8. Fail172,245 miles (+7,106)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,245 miles
    Test number
    394032450932
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive around transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv gaiter perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass165,139 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    165,139 miles
    Test number
    627526459943
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Fail165,139 miles (+9,905)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,139 miles
    Test number
    562820775750
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass155,234 miles (+10,730)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    155,234 miles
    Test number
    366562787923
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass144,504 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    144,504 miles
    Test number
    440504397574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Fail144,504 miles (+15,680)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,504 miles
    Test number
    627524254201
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass128,824 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    128,824 miles
    Test number
    802050066603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail128,618 miles (+16,610)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,618 miles
    Test number
    897057715388
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass112,008 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    112,008 miles
    Test number
    397985354227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  17. Fail112,008 miles (+6,049)2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,008 miles
    Test number
    765765854245
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  18. Pass105,959 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    105,959 miles
    Test number
    739832514145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail105,944 miles (+15,196)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,944 miles
    Test number
    408737904118
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  20. Pass90,748 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    90,748 miles
    Test number
    586921603110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail90,747 miles (+12,733)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,747 miles
    Test number
    949450603141
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  22. Pass78,014 miles (+19,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    78,014 miles
    Test number
    917541302130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass58,952 miles (+12,880)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    58,952 miles
    Test number
    179418791498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,072 miles (+3,771)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    46,072 miles
    Test number
    182018790000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,301 miles (+9,195)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,301 miles
    Test number
    481417149258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,106 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,106 miles
    Test number
    844525648204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X5 NSY

Does X5 NSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 NSY is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 NSY?
The MOT on X5 NSY is valid until 25 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 NSY done?
X5 NSY was recorded at 198,932 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 9,442 miles a year.
Has X5 NSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 NSY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on X5 NSY 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 NSY find?
X5 NSY passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod gaiter split; offside anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded, and 1 more.

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