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BMW X5

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

X5 PMAMOT history

X5 PMA is a green diesel BMW X5 first used on 16 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 187,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

X5 PMA green BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
187,432 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 PMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 PMA was last recorded at 187,432 miles on 30 May 2026, 5,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,321 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,111 miles
Average per year
7,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,432 miles
  • 2025 – 182,321 miles
  • 2023 – 152,480 miles
  • 2022 – 149,632 miles
  • 2021 – 143,785 miles
  • 2020 – 139,153 miles
  • 2018 – 129,654 miles
  • 2017 – 116,370 miles
  • 2016 – 108,568 miles
  • 2015 – 102,025 miles
  • 2014 – 97,342 miles
  • 2013 – 92,360 miles
  • 2012 – 87,388 miles
  • 2011 – 79,676 miles
  • 2010 – 70,724 miles
  • 2009 – 59,908 miles
  • 2008 – 49,654 miles
  • 2007 – 39,472 miles
  • 2006 – 37,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,432 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure rusted but still strong

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal part (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal part (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,432 miles (+5,111)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    187,432 miles
    Test number
    933551445652
    • MinorFront Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure rusted but still strong

  2. Pass182,321 miles (+29,841)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    182,321 miles
    Test number
    745793692453
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL OVER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass152,480 miles (+2,848)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    152,480 miles
    Test number
    195018882226
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass149,632 miles (+5,847)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    149,632 miles
    Test number
    101728159501
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass143,785 miles (+4,632)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    143,785 miles
    Test number
    136713373336
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake performance significantly lower than other side

  6. Pass139,153 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    139,153 miles
    Test number
    933099257807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail139,137 miles (+9,483)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,137 miles
    Test number
    187920376805
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass129,654 miles (+13,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    129,654 miles
    Test number
    881211398452
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear flexible brake hoses (metal pipe) corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear sub frame bushes have slight movement under play detector use (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass116,370 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    116,370 miles
    Test number
    820900213779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal part (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal part (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

  10. FailMileage not read2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    904639831049
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal part (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal part (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass108,568 miles (+6,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    108,568 miles
    Test number
    267700587529
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal part (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal part (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning on

  12. Pass102,025 miles (+4,683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,025 miles
    Test number
    389586535121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass97,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    97,342 miles
    Test number
    749745354019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,342 miles (+4,982)5 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,342 miles
    Test number
    928930954085
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteHeadlamp output weak - lens scratched

  15. Pass92,360 miles (+4,972)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    92,360 miles
    Test number
    955255823015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,388 miles (+7,712)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    87,388 miles
    Test number
    437848112060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,676 miles (+8,952)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    79,676 miles
    Test number
    356338511070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    70,724 miles
    Test number
    513150220058
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail70,724 miles (+10,816)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,724 miles
    Test number
    640510520032
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass59,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    59,908 miles
    Test number
    604897909037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,908 miles (+10,254)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,908 miles
    Test number
    743156809081
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass49,654 miles (+10,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    49,654 miles
    Test number
    573597108087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass39,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    39,472 miles
    Test number
    934303327020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,472 miles (+2,083)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,472 miles
    Test number
    343738117096
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass37,389 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,389 miles
    Test number
    654701866263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn too limit(change now)
    • NoteRear indicator bulbs poor

Questions about X5 PMA

Does X5 PMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 PMA is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 PMA?
The MOT on X5 PMA is valid until 29 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 PMA done?
X5 PMA was recorded at 187,432 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 7,618 miles a year.
Has X5 PMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 PMA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on X5 PMA 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 PMA find?
X5 PMA passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front headlamp reflector slightly defective both; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 2 more.

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