
BMW X5
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
X5 SNUMOT history
X5 SNU is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 14 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 153,882 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 153,882 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,483 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X5 SNU
- 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
- 14 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
X5 SNU was last recorded at 153,882 miles on 14 Apr 2022, 985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 152,897 miles · 7 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 985 miles
- Average per year
- 9,483 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 153,882 miles
- 2021 – 152,897 miles
- 2020 – 147,458 miles
- 2019 – 137,424 miles
- 2018 – 111,928 miles
- 2017 – 107,381 miles
- 2016 – 99,146 miles
- 2015 – 84,927 miles
- 2014 – 72,763 miles
- 2013 – 70,858 miles
- 2012 – 63,906 miles
- 2010 – 46,897 miles
- 2009 – 36,557 miles
- 2008 – 26,405 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryHandbrake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
20 tests since 3 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,882 miles (+985)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 153,882 miles
- Test number
- 951011697469
- AdvisoryHandbrake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail152,897 miles (+5,439)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,897 miles
- Test number
- 804477877813
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass147,458 miles (+405)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 147,458 miles
- Test number
- 171201412467
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail147,053 miles (+9,629)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,053 miles
- Test number
- 751284860720
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorPassenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSide repeater not working n/s and o/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass137,424 miles (+430)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 137,424 miles
- Test number
- 406468563930
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail136,994 miles (+25,066)1 dangerous10 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,994 miles
- Test number
- 234564544889
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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 Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass111,928 miles (+4,547)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 111,928 miles
- Test number
- 161947711380
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass107,381 miles (+8,235)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 107,381 miles
- Test number
- 317998686720
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,146 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 99,146 miles
- Test number
- 877397658066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,120 miles (+14,193)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,120 miles
- Test number
- 358127532101
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,927 miles (+12,164)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 84,927 miles
- Test number
- 587992689340
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass72,763 miles (+1,905)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 72,763 miles
- Test number
- 865206644285
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass70,858 miles (+6,952)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 70,858 miles
- Test number
- 219816263255
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass63,906 miles (+3)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 63,906 miles
- Test number
- 298977162463
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBrake warning light on dash
- NoteN/s/f tyre has a small cut to the side wall
Fail63,903 miles (+17,006)8 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,903 miles
- Test number
- 159466562118
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureObligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- NoteBrake warning light on dash
- NoteN/s/f tyre has a small cut to the side wall
Pass46,897 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 46,897 miles
- Test number
- 623349040335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,864 miles (+10,307)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,864 miles
- Test number
- 470807440332
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,557 miles (+10,152)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 36,557 miles
- Test number
- 623593019338
- Note1/ all four tyres wearing on edges 2/ nearside front c.v. boot splitting
Fail26,405 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,405 miles
- Test number
- 403068808441
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass26,405 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 26,405 miles
- Test number
- 981938508344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X5 SNU
- Does X5 SNU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X5 SNU expired on 13 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X5 SNU?
- The MOT on X5 SNU expired on 13 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X5 SNU done?
- X5 SNU was recorded at 153,882 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2022, an average of 9,483 miles a year.
- Has X5 SNU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X5 SNU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on X5 SNU 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 SNU find?
- X5 SNU passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2022 with 4 advisories: handbrake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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