
BMW X5
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
X5 SAUMOT history
X5 SAU is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,708 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 131,708 mi
- At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,547 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X5 SAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X5 SAU was last recorded at 131,708 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 1,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 130,053 miles · 31 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,655 miles
- Average per year
- 5,547 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 131,708 miles
- 2024 – 130,053 miles
- 2023 – 127,309 miles
- 2022 – 124,541 miles
- 2021 – 120,337 miles
- 2020 – 114,537 miles
- 2019 – 109,169 miles
- 2018 – 102,059 miles
- 2017 – 99,365 miles
- 2016 – 96,090 miles
- 2015 – 93,492 miles
- 2014 – 88,298 miles
- 2013 – 83,347 miles
- 2012 – 72,987 miles
- 2011 – 68,087 miles
- 2010 – 59,328 miles
- 2009 – 45,477 miles
- 2008 – 33,529 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Full MOT history
24 tests since 26 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,708 miles (+1,655)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 131,708 miles
- Test number
- 846556754853
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass130,053 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 130,053 miles
- Test number
- 529568933385
- 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))
Fail130,053 miles (+2,744)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,053 miles
- Test number
- 762457068216
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- 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))
Pass127,309 miles (+2,768)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 127,309 miles
- Test number
- 211984871195
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass124,541 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 124,541 miles
- Test number
- 570776364342
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail124,541 miles (+4,204)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,541 miles
- Test number
- 833838335071
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass120,337 miles (+5,800)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 120,337 miles
- Test number
- 808960337585
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Pass114,537 miles (+5,368)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 114,537 miles
- Test number
- 768051159174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,169 miles (+7,110)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 109,169 miles
- Test number
- 640642228905
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass102,059 miles (+2,694)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2019
- Odometer
- 102,059 miles
- Test number
- 301773546293
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass99,365 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2018
- Odometer
- 99,365 miles
- Test number
- 738837703677
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail99,365 miles (+3,275)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,365 miles
- Test number
- 874932182073
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass96,090 miles (+2,598)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 96,090 miles
- Test number
- 869083468202
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass93,492 miles (+5,194)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 93,492 miles
- Test number
- 486858605169
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBrake pipes been greased up
Pass88,298 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 88,298 miles
- Test number
- 897088214142
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing edges o/s cut
Fail88,298 miles (+4,951)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,298 miles
- Test number
- 268995814464
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing edges o/s cut
- NoteOffside front brake caliper spring clip missing
Pass83,347 miles (+10,360)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 83,347 miles
- Test number
- 176913673481
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront windows tinted
Pass72,987 miles (+4,900)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 72,987 miles
- Test number
- 786162662011
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteFront tyres worn on edges
Fail68,087 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,087 miles
- Test number
- 356902151042
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront brake disc slightly pitted
Pass68,087 miles (+8,759)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 68,087 miles
- Test number
- 898892551007
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront brake disc slightly pitted
Pass59,328 miles (+13,851)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 59,328 miles
- Test number
- 244637350020
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBoth front windows tinted
Pass45,477 miles (+11,948)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 45,477 miles
- Test number
- 984938259067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,529 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 33,529 miles
- Test number
- 593991268077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,529 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,529 miles
- Test number
- 610977558020
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about X5 SAU
- Does X5 SAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 SAU is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on X5 SAU?
- The MOT on X5 SAU is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X5 SAU done?
- X5 SAU was recorded at 131,708 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 5,547 miles a year.
- Has X5 SAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X5 SAU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on X5 SAU 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 SAU find?
- X5 SAU passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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