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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

X5 VBMMOT history

X5 VBM is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 27 Jul 2007. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 164,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2022.

X5 VBM black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2023
Mileage
164,915 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 VBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 VBM was last recorded at 164,915 miles on 8 Oct 2022, 13,068 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Aug 2010: 21,177 miles, lower than 21,179 miles on 4 Aug 2010.

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
151,847 miles · 8 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
13,068 miles
Average per year
11,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 164,915 miles
  • 2021 – 151,847 miles
  • 2020 – 134,862 miles
  • 2019 – 124,152 miles
  • 2018 – 113,961 miles
  • 2017 – 105,770 miles
  • 2016 – 94,756 miles
  • 2015 – 80,913 miles
  • 2014 – 76,064 miles
  • 2013 – 63,306 miles
  • 2012 – 49,167 miles
  • 2011 – 35,501 miles
  • 2010 – 21,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,915 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,915 miles (+13,068)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    164,915 miles
    Test number
    982996420663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,847 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    151,847 miles
    Test number
    816987143050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Fail151,847 miles (+16,985)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,847 miles
    Test number
    982403783411
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,862 miles (+10,710)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    134,862 miles
    Test number
    878875677292
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 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))

  5. Pass124,152 miles (+10,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,152 miles
    Test number
    619231808954
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,961 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    113,961 miles
    Test number
    356311680191
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEmission is too clean to read

  7. Fail113,961 miles (+8,191)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,961 miles
    Test number
    206672175581
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEmission is too clean to read

  8. Pass105,770 miles (+11,014)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,770 miles
    Test number
    430321370962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,756 miles (+13,843)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,756 miles
    Test number
    237894628065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,913 miles (+4,849)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,913 miles
    Test number
    208639695051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,064 miles
    Test number
    446583184139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,064 miles (+12,758)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,064 miles
    Test number
    608792484172
    • FailureElectronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteTyres wearing

  13. Pass63,306 miles (+14,139)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    63,306 miles
    Test number
    985989293196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play steering arms/rack ends

  14. Pass49,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    49,167 miles
    Test number
    455782792153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,167 miles (+13,666)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,167 miles
    Test number
    197542292155
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  16. Pass35,501 miles (+117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,501 miles
    Test number
    625297901238
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail35,384 miles (+14,207)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,384 miles
    Test number
    885870501215
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass21,177 miles (-2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    21,177 miles
    Test number
    300137410416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail21,179 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,179 miles
    Test number
    572486010203
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn thin on inner edge.

Questions about X5 VBM

Does X5 VBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X5 VBM expired on 7 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X5 VBM?
The MOT on X5 VBM expired on 7 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X5 VBM done?
X5 VBM was recorded at 164,915 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2022, an average of 11,803 miles a year.
Has X5 VBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 VBM has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on X5 VBM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Aug 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X5 VBM find?
X5 VBM passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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