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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

X5 OBVMOT history

X5 OBV is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 2 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 117,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

X5 OBV silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
117,638 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 OBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 OBV was last recorded at 117,638 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,638 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,638 miles
  • 2025 – 106,535 miles
  • 2023 – 99,698 miles
  • 2022 – 93,051 miles
  • 2021 – 83,208 miles
  • 2020 – 75,270 miles
  • 2019 – 69,452 miles
  • 2018 – 62,133 miles
  • 2017 – 58,315 miles
  • 2016 – 55,125 miles
  • 2015 – 53,568 miles
  • 2013 – 35,633 miles
  • 2012 – 24,281 miles
  • 2011 – 19,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,638 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,638 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    117,638 miles
    Test number
    590812548617
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail117,638 miles (+11,103)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,638 miles
    Test number
    473120801297
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass106,535 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    106,535 miles
    Test number
    992761826358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail106,533 miles (+6,835)4 dangerous4 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,533 miles
    Test number
    141851954215
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to the condition of the tyres (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front upper tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass99,698 miles (+6,647)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,698 miles
    Test number
    996606157913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,051 miles (+9,843)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,051 miles
    Test number
    742068152874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,208 miles (+7,938)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    83,208 miles
    Test number
    430427189688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,270 miles (+5,818)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,270 miles
    Test number
    103267718744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,452 miles (+7,319)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,452 miles
    Test number
    922695602980
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside rear front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  10. Pass62,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,133 miles
    Test number
    692467518347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,133 miles (+3,818)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,133 miles
    Test number
    978381243247
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass58,315 miles (+3,190)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    58,315 miles
    Test number
    194930689669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,125 miles (+1,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,125 miles
    Test number
    972403001811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass53,568 miles (+4,160)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    53,568 miles
    Test number
    272705108903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  15. Pass49,408 miles (+13,775)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,408 miles
    Test number
    527185805089
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass35,633 miles (+8,149)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    35,633 miles
    Test number
    487130853326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass27,484 miles (+3,203)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,484 miles
    Test number
    408823763030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,281 miles (+4,524)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,281 miles
    Test number
    229956262036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,757 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,757 miles
    Test number
    826871291066
    • NoteFront brake discs rear brake discs corroded

  20. Fail19,756 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,756 miles
    Test number
    345509981013
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • NoteFront brake discs rear brake discs corroded

Questions about X5 OBV

Does X5 OBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 OBV is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 OBV?
The MOT on X5 OBV is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 OBV done?
X5 OBV was recorded at 117,638 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 6,607 miles a year.
Has X5 OBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 OBV has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X5 OBV 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 OBV find?
X5 OBV passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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