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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

X5 VGNMOT history

X5 VGN is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 23 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 191,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

X5 VGN silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
191,555 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 VGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 VGN was last recorded at 191,555 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 11,598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,957 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,598 miles
Average per year
9,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 191,555 miles
  • 2024 – 179,957 miles
  • 2023 – 169,158 miles
  • 2022 – 147,688 miles
  • 2021 – 139,668 miles
  • 2019 – 131,972 miles
  • 2018 – 126,176 miles
  • 2017 – 125,099 miles
  • 2016 – 108,126 miles
  • 2015 – 104,758 miles
  • 2014 – 96,051 miles
  • 2013 – 81,957 miles
  • 2012 – 64,767 miles
  • 2011 – 53,688 miles
  • 2010 – 35,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,555 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,555 miles (+11,598)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    191,555 miles
    Test number
    874684990212
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass179,957 miles (+10,799)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    179,957 miles
    Test number
    865517619947
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edge
  3. Pass169,158 miles (+11,288)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    169,158 miles
    Test number
    339007595696
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass157,870 miles (+10,182)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    157,870 miles
    Test number
    699396300638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,688 miles (+8,020)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    147,688 miles
    Test number
    380748696731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass139,668 miles (+7,696)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    139,668 miles
    Test number
    363202247092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,972 miles (+5,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    131,972 miles
    Test number
    804119090602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  8. Pass126,176 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    126,176 miles
    Test number
    677228813978
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Fail126,176 miles (+1,077)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,176 miles
    Test number
    211463575688
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass125,099 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    125,099 miles
    Test number
    985710164052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
  11. Fail125,074 miles (+16,948)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,074 miles
    Test number
    819254413986
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
  12. Pass108,126 miles (+3,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    108,126 miles
    Test number
    219269649046
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
  13. Pass104,758 miles (+8,707)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    104,758 miles
    Test number
    305043485105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    96,051 miles
    Test number
    138076384107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    785650673111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,957 miles (+17,190)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,957 miles
    Test number
    729984163168
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
  17. Pass64,767 miles (+11,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    64,767 miles
    Test number
    858282572117
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass53,688 miles (+18,390)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    53,688 miles
    Test number
    218692271196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,298 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,298 miles
    Test number
    642196970136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,291 miles (+883)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,291 miles
    Test number
    610945770128
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
  21. Pass34,408 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    34,408 miles
    Test number
    372425150047
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about X5 VGN

Does X5 VGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 VGN is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X5 VGN?
The MOT on X5 VGN is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 VGN done?
X5 VGN was recorded at 191,555 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 9,984 miles a year.
Has X5 VGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 VGN has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on X5 VGN 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 VGN find?
X5 VGN passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge.

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