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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

X5 THNMOT history

X5 THN is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 27 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 159,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

X5 THN silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
159,046 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 THN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 THN was last recorded at 159,046 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 2,650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,396 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,650 miles
Average per year
5,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,046 miles
  • 2024 – 156,396 miles
  • 2023 – 153,279 miles
  • 2022 – 150,652 miles
  • 2021 – 147,952 miles
  • 2020 – 146,630 miles
  • 2019 – 139,093 miles
  • 2018 – 135,320 miles
  • 2017 – 128,385 miles
  • 2016 – 122,753 miles
  • 2015 – 118,764 miles
  • 2014 – 111,806 miles
  • 2013 – 99,978 miles
  • 2012 – 82,994 miles
  • 2011 – 74,192 miles
  • 2010 – 71,011 miles
  • 2009 – 67,636 miles
  • 2008 – 64,299 miles
  • 2007 – 59,647 miles
  • 2006 – 52,708 miles
  • 2005 – 50,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,046 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Mar 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,046 miles (+2,650)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    159,046 miles
    Test number
    159918606832
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass156,396 miles (+3,117)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    156,396 miles
    Test number
    275981222787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass153,279 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    153,279 miles
    Test number
    821613449826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail153,273 miles (+2,621)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,273 miles
    Test number
    315652495280
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass150,652 miles (+2,700)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    150,652 miles
    Test number
    708902302216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass147,952 miles (+1,322)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    147,952 miles
    Test number
    120986935065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass146,630 miles (+7,537)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    146,630 miles
    Test number
    832651947373
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass139,093 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,093 miles
    Test number
    793045101448
    • 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))

  9. Fail139,089 miles (+3,769)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,089 miles
    Test number
    724746872410
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass135,320 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    135,320 miles
    Test number
    642371977185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail135,319 miles (+6,934)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,319 miles
    Test number
    338520211522
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear mounting (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear mounting (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass128,385 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    128,385 miles
    Test number
    204062242547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt at small radius (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail128,385 miles (+5,632)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,385 miles
    Test number
    594301237769
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt at small radius (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass122,753 miles (+3,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    122,753 miles
    Test number
    335667382757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass118,764 miles (+6,958)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    118,764 miles
    Test number
    768663905116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass111,806 miles (+11,828)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    111,806 miles
    Test number
    436435814134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

  17. Pass99,978 miles (+16,984)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    99,978 miles
    Test number
    695534923088
    • NoteNeartside & offside rear indiactor lights faded up.
    • NoteRear brake disc's corrode on edges.

  18. Pass82,994 miles (+8,802)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    82,994 miles
    Test number
    229981322006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,192 miles (+3,181)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,192 miles
    Test number
    206528021051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,011 miles (+3,375)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    71,011 miles
    Test number
    744786530024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,636 miles (+3,337)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    67,636 miles
    Test number
    844881529090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,299 miles (+4,652)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    64,299 miles
    Test number
    720373828000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,647 miles (+6,939)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    59,647 miles
    Test number
    244279327024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,708 miles (+2,573)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    52,708 miles
    Test number
    554673436029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2006
    Odometer
    50,135 miles
    Test number
    123094605363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 THN

Does X5 THN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 THN is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on X5 THN?
The MOT on X5 THN is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 THN done?
X5 THN was recorded at 159,046 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 5,301 miles a year.
Has X5 THN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 THN has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on X5 THN 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 THN find?
X5 THN passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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