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BMW X5

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 4,799 cc

X5 PAEMOT history

X5 PAE is a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 23 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 115,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2024.

X5 PAE blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2025
Mileage
115,583 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 PAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 PAE was last recorded at 115,583 miles on 6 Nov 2024, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,541 miles · 25 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
4,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,583 miles
  • 2023 – 110,098 miles
  • 2022 – 109,306 miles
  • 2021 – 109,280 miles
  • 2018 – 106,838 miles
  • 2017 – 99,410 miles
  • 2016 – 90,392 miles
  • 2015 – 80,825 miles
  • 2014 – 74,992 miles
  • 2013 – 67,570 miles
  • 2012 – 59,014 miles
  • 2011 – 53,175 miles
  • 2010 – 52,671 miles
  • 2009 – 51,688 miles
  • 2008 – 48,991 miles
  • 2007 – 38,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,583 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported behind nearside rear wheel (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryAdvise nearside and offside brake hoses slightly insecure

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front both sides cv gaiters deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake 16% just met limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,583 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    115,583 miles
    Test number
    696995481735
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported behind nearside rear wheel (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvise nearside and offside brake hoses slightly insecure
  2. Fail115,583 miles (+42)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,583 miles
    Test number
    945346913772
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported behind nearside rear wheel (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  3. Fail115,541 miles (+5,443)9 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,541 miles
    Test number
    572225521135
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  4. Pass110,098 miles (+792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,098 miles
    Test number
    682882525466
    • 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))
  5. Pass109,306 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,306 miles
    Test number
    834447210256
    • AdvisoryFront both sides cv gaiters deteriorated
    • AdvisoryParking brake 16% just met limit
  6. Pass109,280 miles (+2,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,280 miles
    Test number
    834005460428
    • AdvisoryFront both sides cv gaiters deteriorated
    • AdvisoryParking brake 16% just met limit
  7. Pass106,838 miles (+7,428)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,838 miles
    Test number
    305457881027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,410 miles (+9,018)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    99,410 miles
    Test number
    265215340488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
  9. Pass90,392 miles (+9,567)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,392 miles
    Test number
    165757578740
    • AdvisoryFront nearside/offside slight damage to tyre outer sidewalls no cords exposed at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
  10. Pass80,825 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,825 miles
    Test number
    432744584470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Fail80,823 miles (+5,831)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,823 miles
    Test number
    324331876588
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint backward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass74,992 miles (+7,422)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,992 miles
    Test number
    477325554251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,570 miles (+8,556)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,570 miles
    Test number
    165513563230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,014 miles (+5,839)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,014 miles
    Test number
    887102962287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,175 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,175 miles
    Test number
    498889231271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,671 miles (+983)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    52,671 miles
    Test number
    382847910448
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight cut n/s/f tyre
  17. Pass51,688 miles (+2,697)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,688 miles
    Test number
    722020799189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight damage n/s/f tyre
  18. Pass48,991 miles (+10,505)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    48,991 miles
    Test number
    710404818218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,486 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,486 miles
    Test number
    363024667290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    38,474 miles
    Test number
    772641227211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 PAE

Does X5 PAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X5 PAE expired on 5 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X5 PAE?
The MOT on X5 PAE expired on 5 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X5 PAE done?
X5 PAE was recorded at 115,583 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2024, an average of 4,471 miles a year.
Has X5 PAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 PAE has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on X5 PAE 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 PAE find?
X5 PAE passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported behind nearside rear wheel; offside front brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported; offside rear brake pipe slightly damaged, and 1 more.

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