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BMW X5

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 4,398 cc

X5 VAJMOT history

X5 VAJ is a silver petrol BMW X5 first used on 14 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 105,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2024.

X5 VAJ silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 May 2025
Mileage
105,361 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 VAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 May 2025
Latest MOT test
17 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 VAJ was last recorded at 105,361 miles on 17 May 2024, 4,970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,391 miles · 25 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
4,970 miles
Average per year
4,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 105,361 miles
  • 2021 – 100,391 miles
  • 2020 – 96,563 miles
  • 2019 – 89,307 miles
  • 2018 – 86,645 miles
  • 2017 – 83,057 miles
  • 2016 – 77,126 miles
  • 2015 – 65,958 miles
  • 2014 – 57,326 miles
  • 2012 – 51,514 miles
  • 2011 – 47,190 miles
  • 2010 – 38,726 miles
  • 2008 – 30,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,361 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,361 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    105,361 miles
    Test number
    398762500389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass103,011 km1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    103,011 km
    Test number
    427616562014
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. Pass100,391 miles (+3,828)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,391 miles
    Test number
    530587250854
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass96,563 miles (+7,256)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,563 miles
    Test number
    711016249315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  5. Pass89,307 miles (+2,662)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,307 miles
    Test number
    639838528530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,645 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,645 miles
    Test number
    567034664771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BADLY CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BADLY CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)
  7. Fail86,644 miles (+26)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,644 miles
    Test number
    633009256507
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BADLY CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BADLY CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)
  8. Fail86,618 miles (+3,561)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,618 miles
    Test number
    955009135832
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  9. Pass83,057 miles (+5,931)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    83,057 miles
    Test number
    534119917402
    • 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)
  10. Pass77,126 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,126 miles
    Test number
    565168826375
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Fail77,113 miles (+11,155)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,113 miles
    Test number
    405146586735
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass65,958 miles (+8,632)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,958 miles
    Test number
    549253845085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass57,326 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    57,326 miles
    Test number
    528789304093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail57,326 miles (+5,812)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,326 miles
    Test number
    549929104005
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass51,514 miles (+4,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,514 miles
    Test number
    606068542320
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
  16. Pass47,190 miles (+3,492)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    47,190 miles
    Test number
    955442961379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,698 miles (+4,972)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,698 miles
    Test number
    677096001062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,726 miles (+8,523)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    38,726 miles
    Test number
    550365000004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,203 miles
    Test number
    441879588224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 VAJ

Does X5 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X5 VAJ expired on 16 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X5 VAJ?
The MOT on X5 VAJ expired on 16 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X5 VAJ done?
X5 VAJ was recorded at 105,361 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2024, an average of 4,822 miles a year.
Has X5 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 VAJ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on X5 VAJ 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 VAJ find?
X5 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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