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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

X5 NTAMOT history

X5 NTA is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 10 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 209,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

X5 NTA silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
209,933 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 NTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 NTA was last recorded at 209,933 miles on 12 May 2026, 2,931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jun 2015: 30,932 miles, lower than 122,629 miles on 13 Jun 2014.

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
207,002 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,931 miles
Average per year
7,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,933 miles
  • 2025 – 207,002 miles
  • 2024 – 196,256 miles
  • 2022 – 191,992 miles
  • 2021 – 180,721 miles
  • 2019 – 166,834 miles
  • 2018 – 153,123 miles
  • 2017 – 145,920 miles
  • 2016 – 139,531 miles
  • 2015 – 130,945 miles
  • 2014 – 122,629 miles
  • 2013 – 114,758 miles
  • 2012 – 105,951 miles
  • 2011 – 100,503 miles
  • 2009 – 90,191 miles
  • 2008 – 86,682 miles
  • 2007 – 80,159 miles
  • 2006 – 64,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,933 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control inner fixing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust heat shield not secured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,933 miles (+2,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    209,933 miles
    Test number
    282678196597
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass207,002 miles (+10,746)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    207,002 miles
    Test number
    849242085697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass196,256 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    196,256 miles
    Test number
    809696058515
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Fail196,256 miles (+4,264)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,256 miles
    Test number
    798032195668
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass191,992 miles (+4,315)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    191,992 miles
    Test number
    379405631958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass187,677 miles (+6,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    187,677 miles
    Test number
    243460598232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass180,721 miles (+13,887)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    180,721 miles
    Test number
    998247923683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material crossover (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass166,834 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    166,834 miles
    Test number
    357421859895
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control inner fixing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield not secured
  9. FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    514855288723
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 track control inner fixing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield not secured
  10. Pass153,123 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    153,123 miles
    Test number
    821502846736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail153,120 miles (+7,200)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,120 miles
    Test number
    147898273834
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass145,920 miles (+6,389)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    145,920 miles
    Test number
    506806207503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass139,531 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    139,531 miles
    Test number
    214061109291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail139,531 miles (+8,586)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,531 miles
    Test number
    998313313077
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass130,945 miles (+100,013)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    130,945 miles
    Test number
    705390475116
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteParking brake efficiency only just met. Would appear in need of further adjustment or repair
    • NoteRear tyre walls perished, worn on inner edges and nail in o/s
  16. Fail30,932 miles (-91,697)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,932 miles
    Test number
    965969565172
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear tyre walls perished, worn on inner edges and nail in o/s
  17. Pass122,629 miles (+7,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    122,629 miles
    Test number
    638564164186
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  18. Pass114,758 miles (+8,807)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    114,758 miles
    Test number
    355930573109
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass105,951 miles (+5,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    105,951 miles
    Test number
    757179322269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass100,503 miles (+10,312)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    100,503 miles
    Test number
    456763141274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,191 miles (+3,509)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    90,191 miles
    Test number
    352331359460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,682 miles (+6,523)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    86,682 miles
    Test number
    202510858223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,159 miles (+15,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    80,159 miles
    Test number
    602204237206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass64,756 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    64,756 miles
    Test number
    503654436280
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear brakes slightly bindeing

Questions about X5 NTA

Does X5 NTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 NTA is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 NTA?
The MOT on X5 NTA is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 NTA done?
X5 NTA was recorded at 209,933 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 7,362 miles a year.
Has X5 NTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 NTA has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on X5 NTA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X5 NTA find?
X5 NTA passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play; offside front upper suspension component ball joint has slight play.

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