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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

X5 SYNMOT history

X5 SYN is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 167,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2025.

X5 SYN black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2026
Mileage
167,183 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 SYN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 SYN was last recorded at 167,183 miles on 17 Feb 2025, 2,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,117 miles · 1 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,066 miles
Average per year
6,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,183 miles
  • 2024 – 165,117 miles
  • 2023 – 160,003 miles
  • 2022 – 149,163 miles
  • 2021 – 135,526 miles
  • 2020 – 127,318 miles
  • 2019 – 127,314 miles
  • 2017 – 126,259 miles
  • 2016 – 117,075 miles
  • 2014 – 103,676 miles
  • 2013 – 96,489 miles
  • 2012 – 89,187 miles
  • 2011 – 81,973 miles
  • 2010 – 72,761 miles
  • 2009 – 60,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,183 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of manifold area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe at arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and centre tread worn close to tread wear indicator

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Child seat insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,183 miles (+2,066)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    167,183 miles
    Test number
    765154866756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass165,117 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    165,117 miles
    Test number
    994785994288
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe at arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and centre tread worn close to tread wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild seat insecure
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads more than 50% worn

  3. Fail165,117 miles (+5,114)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,117 miles
    Test number
    498058240080
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded rear main pipe over axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working both sides rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe at arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and centre tread worn close to tread wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild seat insecure
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads more than 50% worn

  4. Pass160,003 miles (+10,840)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    160,003 miles
    Test number
    199433267912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear diff corroded
    • AdvisorySteering pipe damp
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass149,163 miles (+13,637)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    149,163 miles
    Test number
    545857495648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp bulb discoloured slightly (Aging hid bulb)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front power steering pipe slightly damp
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt has slight fur on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear additional position lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat bench has slight lift where child seat is fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer tread shoulder wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp operating on substitute lamp

  6. Pass135,526 miles (+8,208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    135,526 miles
    Test number
    286107987459
    • AdvisoryAnti rattle clip for brake pads nearside rear missing
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryWind has minor chip marks offside front

  7. Pass127,318 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    127,318 miles
    Test number
    670818797829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,314 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    127,314 miles
    Test number
    561305750406
    • 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))

  9. Fail127,312 miles (+1,053)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,312 miles
    Test number
    467085168643
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass126,259 miles (+9,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    126,259 miles
    Test number
    387325746050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass117,075 miles (+6,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    117,075 miles
    Test number
    481768172581
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass110,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    110,640 miles
    Test number
    999979498766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail110,640 miles (+6,964)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,640 miles
    Test number
    757894183970
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass103,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    103,676 miles
    Test number
    476081264352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail103,676 miles (+84)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,676 miles
    Test number
    589091264390
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Fail103,592 miles (+7,103)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,592 miles
    Test number
    429384954318
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  17. Pass96,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    96,489 miles
    Test number
    745983253383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Fail96,489 miles (+7,302)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,489 miles
    Test number
    807863753308
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass89,187 miles (+7,214)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    89,187 miles
    Test number
    838696222217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,973 miles (+9,212)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    81,973 miles
    Test number
    679146381139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,761 miles (+12,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    72,761 miles
    Test number
    521716780197
    • 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)

  22. Pass60,411 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    60,411 miles
    Test number
    834212199218
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about X5 SYN

Does X5 SYN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X5 SYN expired on 28 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X5 SYN?
The MOT on X5 SYN expired on 28 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X5 SYN done?
X5 SYN was recorded at 167,183 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2025, an average of 6,964 miles a year.
Has X5 SYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 SYN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on X5 SYN 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 SYN find?
X5 SYN passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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