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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.

X5 SAU black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass131,708 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass114,537 miles (+5,368)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,537 miles
    Test number
    768051159174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Pass45,477 miles (+11,948)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,477 miles
    Test number
    984938259067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,529 miles
    Test number
    593991268077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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