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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

X5 SFWMOT history

X5 SFW is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 109,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

X5 SFW black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
109,275 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 SFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 SFW was last recorded at 109,275 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 6,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Feb 2013: 69,506 miles, lower than 69,525 miles on 19 Jan 2012.
  • 15 Mar 2017: 69,868 miles, lower than 69,963 miles on 17 Mar 2016.

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
102,684 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,591 miles
Average per year
2,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,275 miles
  • 2025 – 102,684 miles
  • 2022 – 95,862 miles
  • 2021 – 86,791 miles
  • 2019 – 79,348 miles
  • 2018 – 72,147 miles
  • 2017 – 69,868 miles
  • 2016 – 69,963 miles
  • 2015 – 69,791 miles
  • 2014 – 69,786 miles
  • 2013 – 69,509 miles
  • 2012 – 69,525 miles
  • 2011 – 69,142 miles
  • 2010 – 68,515 miles
  • 2009 – 68,220 miles
  • 2008 – 65,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,275 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryMechanical components corroded

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • All direction indicators slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,275 miles (+6,591)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    109,275 miles
    Test number
    730083558379
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryMechanical components corroded

  2. Pass102,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    102,684 miles
    Test number
    577948611967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail102,684 miles (+6,822)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,684 miles
    Test number
    513678491028
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass95,862 miles (+88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,862 miles
    Test number
    397760932217
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail95,774 miles (+8,983)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,774 miles
    Test number
    172430103409
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass86,791 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    86,791 miles
    Test number
    566844756610
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail86,791 miles (+7,443)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,791 miles
    Test number
    744032898742
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all 4 bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass79,348 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,348 miles
    Test number
    784899251249
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four rear subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEml not illuminating with ignition on

  9. Fail79,348 miles (+7,201)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,348 miles
    Test number
    200484350204
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge worn to limits and tyre chunking (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four rear subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEml not illuminating with ignition on

  10. Pass72,147 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,147 miles
    Test number
    932568282847
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-chassis Suspension & Brake components corroded, Under-sealed.

  11. Fail72,147 miles (+2,279)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,147 miles
    Test number
    421459607563
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-chassis Suspension & Brake components corroded, Under-sealed.

  12. Pass69,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,868 miles
    Test number
    948658438230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,868 miles (-95)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,868 miles
    Test number
    736539617320
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass69,963 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,963 miles
    Test number
    883336195798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,855 miles (+64)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,855 miles
    Test number
    723034803350
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass69,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,791 miles
    Test number
    278690975027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,791 miles (+5)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,791 miles
    Test number
    277539765007
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass69,786 miles (+277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,786 miles
    Test number
    175506064475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass69,509 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    69,509 miles
    Test number
    848493153012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Fail69,506 miles (-19)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,506 miles
    Test number
    188392053489
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass69,525 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    69,525 miles
    Test number
    157729212073
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel b earings

  22. Fail69,525 miles (+383)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,525 miles
    Test number
    729838112009
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel b earings

  23. Pass69,142 miles (+627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    69,142 miles
    Test number
    365537211074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass68,515 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    68,515 miles
    Test number
    910418310012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass68,220 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    68,220 miles
    Test number
    614795119096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    65,246 miles
    Test number
    171898108490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail65,245 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,245 miles
    Test number
    693038008081
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Questions about X5 SFW

Does X5 SFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 SFW is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 SFW?
The MOT on X5 SFW is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 SFW done?
X5 SFW was recorded at 109,275 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 2,379 miles a year.
Has X5 SFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 SFW has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on X5 SFW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 21 Feb 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X5 SFW find?
X5 SFW passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen wiper blade defective; hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack boot, and 3 more.

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