BMW X5
Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc
X5 SHMMOT history
X5 SHM is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 29 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 176,866 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 176,866 mi
- At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,622 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X5 SHM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 29 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X5 SHM was last recorded at 176,866 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 176,311 miles · 4 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 555 miles
- Average per year
- 6,622 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 176,866 miles
- 2024 – 176,311 miles
- 2023 – 175,414 miles
- 2022 – 173,376 miles
- 2021 – 171,008 miles
- 2020 – 166,995 miles
- 2019 – 163,272 miles
- 2018 – 159,196 miles
- 2017 – 153,711 miles
- 2016 – 144,365 miles
- 2015 – 132,191 miles
- 2014 – 125,590 miles
- 2013 – 118,932 miles
- 2012 – 112,438 miles
- 2011 – 106,303 miles
- 2010 – 98,524 miles
- 2009 – 81,112 miles
- 2008 – 69,227 miles
- 2007 – 59,639 miles
- 2006 – 48,952 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass176,866 miles
- AdvisoryRear Subframe undersealed.
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, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes x2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
29 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,866 miles (+555)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 176,866 miles
- Test number
- 187375685204
- AdvisoryRear Subframe undersealed.
Pass176,311 miles (+897)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 176,311 miles
- Test number
- 206934298520
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass175,414 miles (+65)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 175,414 miles
- Test number
- 222169059172
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail175,349 miles (+1,973)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,349 miles
- Test number
- 146771929752
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass173,376 miles (+2,368)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 173,376 miles
- Test number
- 481791244729
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass171,008 miles (+50)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 171,008 miles
- Test number
- 191715652775
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail170,958 miles (+3,963)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,958 miles
- Test number
- 279711171275
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt missing seats folded over belts (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass166,995 miles (+21)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 166,995 miles
- Test number
- 496575169136
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail166,974 miles (+3,702)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,974 miles
- Test number
- 603737250993
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass163,272 miles (+60)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 163,272 miles
- Test number
- 231958760470
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear position lamps are as bright as stop lamps
Fail163,212 miles (+4,016)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,212 miles
- Test number
- 629031925856
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear position lamps are as bright as stop lamps
Pass159,196 miles (+5,485)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 159,196 miles
- Test number
- 117149997718
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,711 miles (+9,346)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 153,711 miles
- Test number
- 184902073671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,365 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 144,365 miles
- Test number
- 146346325660
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail144,361 miles (+12,170)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,361 miles
- Test number
- 803636996747
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass132,191 miles (+6,601)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 132,191 miles
- Test number
- 557783181478
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass125,590 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 125,590 miles
- Test number
- 496433934230
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear seats not in use
Fail125,590 miles (+6,658)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,590 miles
- Test number
- 517483134262
- Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear seats not in use
Pass118,932 miles (+6,494)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 118,932 miles
- Test number
- 308615933473
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass112,438 miles (+6,135)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 112,438 miles
- Test number
- 208518022271
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass106,303 miles (+7,779)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 106,303 miles
- Test number
- 298257931286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,524 miles (+17,412)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 98,524 miles
- Test number
- 452405030214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,112 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 81,112 miles
- Test number
- 150833109271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,112 miles (+11,885)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,112 miles
- Test number
- 394166599198
- FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass69,227 miles (+9,588)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 69,227 miles
- Test number
- 910977098109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,639 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 59,639 miles
- Test number
- 864440307297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,639 miles (+10,687)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,639 miles
- Test number
- 981900707214
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
- NoteRear brake discs worn and brake pads low
Pass48,952 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 48,952 miles
- Test number
- 233322096451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,952 miles2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,952 miles
- Test number
- 173082096165
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside 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)
Questions about X5 SHM
- Does X5 SHM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 SHM is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on X5 SHM?
- The MOT on X5 SHM is valid until 3 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 SHM done?
- X5 SHM was recorded at 176,866 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 6,622 miles a year.
- Has X5 SHM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X5 SHM has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on X5 SHM 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 SHM find?
- X5 SHM passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear subframe undersealed..
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