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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

X5 TKJMOT history

X5 TKJ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 129,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

X5 TKJ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
129,179 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 TKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 TKJ was last recorded at 129,179 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,153 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
4,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,179 miles
  • 2022 – 127,312 miles
  • 2020 – 127,077 miles
  • 2019 – 122,633 miles
  • 2018 – 110,317 miles
  • 2017 – 99,557 miles
  • 2016 – 98,399 miles
  • 2015 – 91,008 miles
  • 2014 – 89,694 miles
  • 2013 – 82,588 miles
  • 2011 – 71,313 miles
  • 2010 – 60,677 miles
  • 2009 – 53,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,179 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Undertray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,179 miles (+26)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    129,179 miles
    Test number
    165090853908
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail129,153 miles (+1,841)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,153 miles
    Test number
    317376597112
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass127,312 miles (+235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    127,312 miles
    Test number
    856057520509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  4. Pass127,077 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,077 miles
    Test number
    888644786960
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  5. Fail127,071 miles (+4,438)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,071 miles
    Test number
    320530644155
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp N/S+O/S (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users No Emissions detected (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S+O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass122,633 miles (+12,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,633 miles
    Test number
    580466478183
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass110,317 miles (+10,760)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    110,317 miles
    Test number
    455236216444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,557 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    99,557 miles
    Test number
    576706368875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,399 miles (+7,391)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    98,399 miles
    Test number
    130797843114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass91,008 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    91,008 miles
    Test number
    158519425462
    • NoteNearside & offside front brake discs and pads worn

  11. Fail91,005 miles (+1,311)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,005 miles
    Test number
    405368825078
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside & offside front brake discs and pads worn

  12. Pass89,694 miles (+7,106)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    89,694 miles
    Test number
    138676504086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,588 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    82,588 miles
    Test number
    176841313097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,570 miles (+11,257)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,570 miles
    Test number
    216813103092
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f main lamps misted

  15. Pass71,313 miles (+10,636)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    71,313 miles
    Test number
    186231321326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs thin

  16. Pass60,677 miles (+7,073)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    60,677 miles
    Test number
    531511170222
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass53,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    53,604 miles
    Test number
    110313409376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,604 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    53,604 miles
    Test number
    153722209322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,290 miles (+2,937)5 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,290 miles
    Test number
    382389689297
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentral mounting for gearbox undershield missing causing shield to hang down
    • NoteN/s headlamp main beam bulb incorrectly fitted
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass50,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,353 miles
    Test number
    432826809109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 TKJ

Does X5 TKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X5 TKJ expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X5 TKJ?
The MOT on X5 TKJ expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X5 TKJ done?
X5 TKJ was recorded at 129,179 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 4,788 miles a year.
Has X5 TKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 TKJ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X5 TKJ 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 TKJ find?
X5 TKJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 6 more.

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