
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass89,307 miles (+2,662)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 89,307 miles
- Test number
- 639838528530
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
Pass47,190 miles (+3,492)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 47,190 miles
- Test number
- 955442961379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,698 miles (+4,972)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 43,698 miles
- Test number
- 677096001062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,726 miles (+8,523)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 38,726 miles
- Test number
- 550365000004
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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