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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 4,619 cc

X5 PPJMOT history

X5 PPJ is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 29 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 197,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

X5 PPJ black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
197,302 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 PPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,619 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 PPJ was last recorded at 197,302 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 6,215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,087 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,215 miles
Average per year
6,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,302 miles
  • 2025 – 191,087 miles
  • 2024 – 187,560 miles
  • 2023 – 186,053 miles
  • 2022 – 185,323 miles
  • 2021 – 184,245 miles
  • 2020 – 182,393 miles
  • 2018 – 178,965 miles
  • 2017 – 174,646 miles
  • 2016 – 170,687 miles
  • 2015 – 163,864 miles
  • 2014 – 158,290 miles
  • 2013 – 154,500 miles
  • 2012 – 150,913 miles
  • 2011 – 144,690 miles
  • 2010 – 134,014 miles
  • 2009 – 121,272 miles
  • 2008 – 103,628 miles
  • 2006 – 62,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,302 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency reading low compared o/s.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,302 miles (+6,215)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    197,302 miles
    Test number
    912667049314
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency reading low compared o/s.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass191,087 miles (+3,527)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    191,087 miles
    Test number
    193905807439
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake efficiency reading lower than expected, may need adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe has been previously wax oiled, recommend a refresh
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  3. Pass187,560 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    187,560 miles
    Test number
    767446274809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass186,053 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    186,053 miles
    Test number
    571026882005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail186,036 miles (+713)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,036 miles
    Test number
    745485370339
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of pair (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass185,323 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    185,323 miles
    Test number
    709590253718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail185,318 miles (+1,073)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,318 miles
    Test number
    343021753839
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Tow rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass184,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    184,245 miles
    Test number
    521970443087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail184,245 miles (+1,852)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,245 miles
    Test number
    334555620014
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass182,393 miles (+1,606)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    182,393 miles
    Test number
    103643719772
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass180,787 miles (+1,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    180,787 miles
    Test number
    544683243524
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass178,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    178,965 miles
    Test number
    591848782244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail178,965 miles (+4,319)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,965 miles
    Test number
    520579530693
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass174,646 miles (+3,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    174,646 miles
    Test number
    748625713263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass170,687 miles (+6,823)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    170,687 miles
    Test number
    631905772721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass163,864 miles (+5,574)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    163,864 miles
    Test number
    438238600617
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass158,290 miles (+3,790)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    158,290 miles
    Test number
    598859464152
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass154,500 miles (+3,587)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    154,500 miles
    Test number
    146950223190
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass150,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    150,913 miles
    Test number
    208280532459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail150,913 miles (+6,223)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,913 miles
    Test number
    717810032151
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  21. Pass144,690 miles (+10,676)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    144,690 miles
    Test number
    796039891062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass134,014 miles (+12,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    134,014 miles
    Test number
    464239700111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass121,272 miles (+17,644)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    121,272 miles
    Test number
    220633919407
    • 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)
    • NoteENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

  24. Pass103,628 miles (+41,341)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    103,628 miles
    Test number
    964119718172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    62,287 miles
    Test number
    953786796293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 PPJ

Does X5 PPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 PPJ is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 PPJ?
The MOT on X5 PPJ is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 PPJ done?
X5 PPJ was recorded at 197,302 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 6,779 miles a year.
Has X5 PPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 PPJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on X5 PPJ 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 PPJ find?
X5 PPJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides.; nearside rear parking brake efficiency reading low compared o/s.; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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