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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

X5 ROWMOT history

X5 ROW is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 164,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

X5 ROW black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
164,235 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 ROW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 ROW was last recorded at 164,235 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 5,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jul 2018: 51,514 miles, lower than 51,539 miles on 28 Jun 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
159,005 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,230 miles
Average per year
12,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,235 miles
  • 2025 – 159,005 miles
  • 2024 – 151,041 miles
  • 2023 – 136,141 miles
  • 2022 – 125,878 miles
  • 2021 – 101,520 miles
  • 2019 – 58,869 miles
  • 2018 – 51,514 miles
  • 2017 – 45,596 miles
  • 2016 – 34,541 miles
  • 2015 – 23,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,235 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Central Front Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake switch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly out of shape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,235 miles (+5,230)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    164,235 miles
    Test number
    560754639610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,005 miles (+7,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    159,005 miles
    Test number
    442344895616
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  3. Pass151,041 miles (+14,900)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    151,041 miles
    Test number
    746758101263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,141 miles (+10,263)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    136,141 miles
    Test number
    383384868375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,878 miles (+24,358)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    125,878 miles
    Test number
    280448977357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,520 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    101,520 miles
    Test number
    325894109371
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake switch (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail101,520 miles (+42,651)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,520 miles
    Test number
    886655910723
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake switch (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass58,869 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,869 miles
    Test number
    855023081062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,647 miles (+7,133)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    58,647 miles
    Test number
    750544254138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,514 miles (-25)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,514 miles
    Test number
    132530150574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,539 miles (+1,942)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,539 miles
    Test number
    223169051722
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass49,597 miles (+4,001)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    49,597 miles
    Test number
    305999146075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,596 miles (+11,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,596 miles
    Test number
    527492800429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass34,541 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,541 miles
    Test number
    734729995270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre scrubbed off, on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner (1.1.A.3b)
  15. Fail34,536 miles (+11,084)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,536 miles
    Test number
    204492110517
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre scrubbed off, on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass23,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    23,452 miles
    Test number
    497365975089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 ROW

Does X5 ROW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 ROW is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 ROW?
The MOT on X5 ROW is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 ROW done?
X5 ROW was recorded at 164,235 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 12,760 miles a year.
Has X5 ROW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 ROW has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on X5 ROW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X5 ROW find?
X5 ROW passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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