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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

X5 SFAMOT history

X5 SFA is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 146,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2023.

X5 SFA black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2024
Mileage
146,700 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 SFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 SFA was last recorded at 146,700 miles on 11 Jan 2023, 14,160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Apr 2018: 50,956 miles, lower than 107,807 miles on 7 Apr 2017.

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
132,540 miles · 1 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
14,160 miles
Average per year
6,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 146,700 miles
  • 2022 – 132,540 miles
  • 2020 – 128,635 miles
  • 2019 – 118,183 miles
  • 2018 – 113,366 miles
  • 2017 – 107,807 miles
  • 2016 – 101,310 miles
  • 2015 – 96,322 miles
  • 2014 – 87,492 miles
  • 2013 – 78,405 miles
  • 2012 – 62,834 miles
  • 2011 – 60,134 miles
  • 2010 – 58,283 miles
  • 2009 – 52,597 miles
  • 2008 – 47,547 miles
  • 2007 – 41,629 miles
  • 2006 – 36,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,700 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both- upper tie bars

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,700 miles (+14,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    146,700 miles
    Test number
    330759904017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass132,540 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    132,540 miles
    Test number
    855676537880
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail132,539 miles (+3,904)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,539 miles
    Test number
    676559128249
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass128,635 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    128,635 miles
    Test number
    457921628495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both- upper tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front- front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail128,633 miles (+10,450)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,633 miles
    Test number
    611310626697
    • MajorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both-split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both- upper tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front- front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,183 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,183 miles
    Test number
    373217230446
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area chip x1 (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear levelling suspension inactive warning on dash but not fitted as on coils

  7. Fail118,178 miles (+4,812)4 dangerous10 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,178 miles
    Test number
    983341227539
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm reinforcement exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm reinforcement exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area chip x1 (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear levelling suspension inactive warning on dash but not fitted as on coils

  8. Pass113,366 miles (+62,410)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    113,366 miles
    Test number
    424646358556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  9. Fail50,956 miles (-56,851)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,956 miles
    Test number
    180299339826
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  10. Pass107,807 miles (+6,497)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    107,807 miles
    Test number
    452269650560
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of the front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryRear wheels when turning are noisey from handbrake drums

  11. Pass101,310 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,310 miles
    Test number
    585856755884
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail101,301 miles (+4,979)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,301 miles
    Test number
    663512143588
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass96,322 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,322 miles
    Test number
    265530515156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail96,322 miles (+8,830)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,322 miles
    Test number
    319330115163
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass87,492 miles (+177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    87,492 miles
    Test number
    205056014450
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail87,315 miles (+8,910)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,315 miles
    Test number
    159624004162
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass78,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    78,405 miles
    Test number
    327633913120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,405 miles (+15,571)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,405 miles
    Test number
    838399603199
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  19. Pass62,834 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,834 miles
    Test number
    259579102138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail62,810 miles (+2,676)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,810 miles
    Test number
    559038102160
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass60,134 miles (+1,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    60,134 miles
    Test number
    956046201133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass58,283 miles (+5,686)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    58,283 miles
    Test number
    553302410188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,597 miles
    Test number
    204560369410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,597 miles (+5,050)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,597 miles
    Test number
    493199559181
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  25. Pass47,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    47,547 miles
    Test number
    843094098256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail47,547 miles (+5,918)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,547 miles
    Test number
    484384298282
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  27. Pass41,629 miles (+5,344)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    41,629 miles
    Test number
    461223507471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,285 miles (+1,706)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    36,285 miles
    Test number
    424177906400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass34,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    34,579 miles
    Test number
    852562146265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 SFA

Does X5 SFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X5 SFA expired on 31 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X5 SFA?
The MOT on X5 SFA expired on 31 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X5 SFA done?
X5 SFA was recorded at 146,700 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2023, an average of 6,850 miles a year.
Has X5 SFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 SFA has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on X5 SFA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X5 SFA find?
X5 SFA passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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