
BMW X5
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc
X5 OAHMOT history
X5 OAH is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 25 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 173,572 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 173,572 mi
- At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 34
- 19 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 6,335 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X5 OAH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 25 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X5 OAH was last recorded at 173,572 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 173,570 miles · 11 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 6,335 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 173,572 miles
- 2025 – 173,502 miles
- 2024 – 171,218 miles
- 2023 – 166,700 miles
- 2022 – 159,423 miles
- 2021 – 153,860 miles
- 2019 – 151,842 miles
- 2018 – 148,750 miles
- 2017 – 143,198 miles
- 2016 – 136,226 miles
- 2015 – 125,552 miles
- 2013 – 110,029 miles
- 2012 – 99,438 miles
- 2011 – 93,469 miles
- 2010 – 84,419 miles
- 2009 – 75,984 miles
- 2008 – 66,437 miles
- 2007 – 55,866 miles
- 2006 – 45,701 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splits (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBrake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement Brake pedal travel long (1.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp bracket brokenRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
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.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
34 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,572 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 173,572 miles
- Test number
- 202656973097
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splits (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement Brake pedal travel long (1.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp bracket broken
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail173,570 miles (+1)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,570 miles
- Test number
- 487638265313
- MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splits (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp bracket broken
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail173,569 miles (+67)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,569 miles
- Test number
- 235381905378
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splits (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrodded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp bracket broken
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail173,502 miles (+2,284)3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,502 miles
- Test number
- 322941336678
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splits (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seatbelt slow to retract
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass171,218 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 171,218 miles
- Test number
- 620129226709
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail171,218 miles (+13)1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,218 miles
- Test number
- 393124052193
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail171,205 miles (+4,505)3 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,205 miles
- Test number
- 120465866707
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass166,700 miles (+1)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 166,700 miles
- Test number
- 523357771183
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and smooth on outer shoulder 265/50/19 110y (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and smooth on outer shoulder 265/50/19 110y (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and smooth inner shoulder and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail166,699 miles (+7,276)2 dangerous2 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,699 miles
- Test number
- 426417940094
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/45/19 111v (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper forward arm, outer Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split and grease leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and smooth on outer shoulder 265/50/19 110y (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and smooth on outer shoulder 265/50/19 110y (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and smooth inner shoulder and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass159,423 miles (+5,563)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 159,423 miles
- Test number
- 845311711160
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass153,860 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 153,860 miles
- Test number
- 119412465557
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail153,860 miles (+2,018)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,860 miles
- Test number
- 748483939504
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass151,842 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 151,842 miles
- Test number
- 702445598657
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))
Fail151,842 miles (+3,092)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,842 miles
- Test number
- 310848376895
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))
Pass148,750 miles (+5,552)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 148,750 miles
- Test number
- 573195092140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass143,198 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 143,198 miles
- Test number
- 784555724306
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint most forward (2.4.G.2)
Fail143,198 miles (+6,972)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,198 miles
- Test number
- 804546301012
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint most forward (2.4.G.2)
Pass136,226 miles (+10,674)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 136,226 miles
- Test number
- 558193542817
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass125,552 miles (+111)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 125,552 miles
- Test number
- 696550135022
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inside edges
Fail125,441 miles (+15,412)8 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,441 miles
- Test number
- 456299925032
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inside edges
Pass110,029 miles2 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 110,029 miles
- Test number
- 337223023261
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteChild seats fitted in rear
- NoteRear exhaust hangers splitting
- NoteSurface corrosion to various brake pipes
- NoteWear to front brakes
Fail110,029 miles (+10,591)1 failure2 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,029 miles
- Test number
- 975063923222
- FailureAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteChild seats fitted in rear
- NoteRear exhaust hangers splitting
- NoteSurface corrosion to various brake pipes
- NoteWear to front brakes
Pass99,438 miles (+3,043)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 99,438 miles
- Test number
- 429188092218
- NoteNearside front tyre on 2mm
- NoteOffside rear tyre on limit
- NoteRear subframe bushes worn slight play
- NoteSlight play in offside rear suspension arm ball joint
Pass96,395 miles (+2,926)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 96,395 miles
- Test number
- 899684412238
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Fail93,469 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,469 miles
- Test number
- 608616711211
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass93,469 miles (+9,050)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 93,469 miles
- Test number
- 708566311247
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass84,419 miles (+8,435)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 84,419 miles
- Test number
- 690925960185
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight damage to nearside front outer tyre side wall
Pass75,984 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 75,984 miles
- Test number
- 424681039265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,984 miles (+9,547)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,984 miles
- Test number
- 570151939204
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Pass66,437 miles (+10,571)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 66,437 miles
- Test number
- 751835748282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,866 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 55,866 miles
- Test number
- 451345107268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,865 miles (+10,164)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,865 miles
- Test number
- 290824907201
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass45,701 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 45,701 miles
- Test number
- 331434996118
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Fail45,701 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,701 miles
- Test number
- 793564196103
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Questions about X5 OAH
- Does X5 OAH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 OAH is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X5 OAH?
- The MOT on X5 OAH is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X5 OAH done?
- X5 OAH was recorded at 173,572 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 6,335 miles a year.
- Has X5 OAH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X5 OAH has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on X5 OAH 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 OAH find?
- X5 OAH passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splits; brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement brake pedal travel long; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts, and 4 more.
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