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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

X5 THYMOT history

X5 THY is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 100,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

X5 THY black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
100,176 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2014
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 THY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 THY was last recorded at 100,176 miles on 26 Aug 2014, 90,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2014.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Aug 2014: 10,076 miles, lower than 78,159 miles on 24 Nov 2011.

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
10,076 miles · 20 Aug 2014
Between the last two tests
90,100 miles
Average per year
7,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2014 – 100,176 miles
  • 2011 – 78,159 miles
  • 2010 – 69,939 miles
  • 2008 – 51,539 miles
  • 2007 – 45,207 miles
  • 2006 – 38,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor7 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    494450905237
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    735771495545
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    844154306067
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. PassMileage not read4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    980534632617
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Four Rear Sub-Frame Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    882579476802
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. FailMileage not read3 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    417778709396
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. PassMileage not read1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    951947144150
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    479044029388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. PassMileage not read1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    709176218302
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    934709474247
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. FailMileage not read3 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    771700667137
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    905145671071
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    941034333640
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass100,176 miles (+90,100)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    100,176 miles
    Test number
    726488534290
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteParking brake lever has slight side to side play.

  15. Fail10,076 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,076 miles
    Test number
    637672034255
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteParking brake lever has slight side to side play.

  16. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    566598813069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    135798313086
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass78,159 miles (+8,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    78,159 miles
    Test number
    899808121343
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass69,939 miles (+18,400)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    69,939 miles
    Test number
    300221660235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    51,539 miles
    Test number
    352963208321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,539 miles (+6,332)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,539 miles
    Test number
    694763408342
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass45,207 miles (+6,694)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,207 miles
    Test number
    373717307316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,513 miles
    Test number
    864017646257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 THY

Does X5 THY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 THY is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X5 THY?
The MOT on X5 THY is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 THY done?
X5 THY was recorded at 100,176 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2014, an average of 7,732 miles a year.
Has X5 THY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 THY has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on X5 THY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X5 THY find?
X5 THY passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both; offside rear registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, and 4 more.

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