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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

X5 VCBMOT history

X5 VCB is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 18 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 230,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2024.

X5 VCB silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 May 2025
Mileage
230,059 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
13,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 VCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 May 2025
Latest MOT test
29 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 VCB was last recorded at 230,059 miles on 29 May 2024, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,053 miles · 2 May 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
13,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 230,059 miles
  • 2023 – 223,370 miles
  • 2022 – 218,393 miles
  • 2021 – 213,646 miles
  • 2020 – 208,511 miles
  • 2019 – 192,486 miles
  • 2018 – 181,543 miles
  • 2017 – 168,407 miles
  • 2016 – 153,487 miles
  • 2015 – 137,462 miles
  • 2014 – 116,870 miles
  • 2013 – 99,025 miles
  • 2011 – 75,409 miles
  • 2010 – 56,662 miles
  • 2009 – 38,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,059 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes soft

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,059 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    230,059 miles
    Test number
    191864838521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail230,053 miles (+6,683)1 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,053 miles
    Test number
    919259346019
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass223,370 miles (+4,977)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    223,370 miles
    Test number
    779275439384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass218,393 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    218,393 miles
    Test number
    494364129972
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail218,393 miles (+4,747)2 dangerous1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,393 miles
    Test number
    159822036046
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass213,646 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    213,646 miles
    Test number
    808568949951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail213,625 miles (+5,114)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,625 miles
    Test number
    323585338132
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront coil springs are corroded

  8. Pass208,511 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    208,511 miles
    Test number
    753563414060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail208,509 miles (+16,023)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,509 miles
    Test number
    881793037835
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass192,486 miles (+10,943)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    192,486 miles
    Test number
    711922135009
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass181,543 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    181,543 miles
    Test number
    211500403370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail181,542 miles (+13,135)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,542 miles
    Test number
    219005992764
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  13. Pass168,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    168,407 miles
    Test number
    814134346608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail168,407 miles (+14,920)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,407 miles
    Test number
    391290349161
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

  15. Pass153,487 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    153,487 miles
    Test number
    395742199388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail153,484 miles (+16,022)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,484 miles
    Test number
    935491501184
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass137,462 miles (+20,592)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    137,462 miles
    Test number
    755688305054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass116,870 miles (+17,845)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    116,870 miles
    Test number
    926065314048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

  19. Pass99,025 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    99,025 miles
    Test number
    859224313072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail99,025 miles (+23,616)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,025 miles
    Test number
    429894113074
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass75,409 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    75,409 miles
    Test number
    348277081299
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on all brake pipes

  22. Fail75,409 miles (+18,747)2 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,409 miles
    Test number
    828867081284
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on all brake pipes

  23. Pass56,662 miles (+17,913)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    56,662 miles
    Test number
    112794680244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,749 miles
    Test number
    530695289209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 VCB

Does X5 VCB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X5 VCB expired on 28 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X5 VCB?
The MOT on X5 VCB expired on 28 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X5 VCB done?
X5 VCB was recorded at 230,059 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2024, an average of 13,078 miles a year.
Has X5 VCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 VCB has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2024.
Has the mileage on X5 VCB 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 VCB find?
X5 VCB passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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