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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

X5 VLCMOT history

X5 VLC is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 8 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 181,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

X5 VLC black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
181,326 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 VLC
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
8 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 VLC was last recorded at 181,326 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 6,780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
174,546 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,780 miles
Average per year
7,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,326 miles
  • 2025 – 174,546 miles
  • 2024 – 168,919 miles
  • 2023 – 160,785 miles
  • 2022 – 152,976 miles
  • 2021 – 145,658 miles
  • 2020 – 141,428 miles
  • 2019 – 126,199 miles
  • 2018 – 112,049 miles
  • 2017 – 107,822 miles
  • 2016 – 103,275 miles
  • 2015 – 95,883 miles
  • 2014 – 87,379 miles
  • 2013 – 77,298 miles
  • 2012 – 69,585 miles
  • 2011 – 61,823 miles
  • 2010 – 52,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,326 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass181,326 miles (+6,780)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    181,326 miles
    Test number
    405390342369
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass174,546 miles (+5,627)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    174,546 miles
    Test number
    567893456070
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  3. Pass168,919 miles (+8,134)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    168,919 miles
    Test number
    524531930912
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass160,785 miles (+7,809)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    160,785 miles
    Test number
    625259267046
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass152,976 miles (+7,318)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    152,976 miles
    Test number
    352485468087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass145,658 miles (+4,230)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    145,658 miles
    Test number
    481381047905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass141,428 miles (+15,229)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    141,428 miles
    Test number
    648306055456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,199 miles (+14,150)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    126,199 miles
    Test number
    328013998980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,049 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    112,049 miles
    Test number
    721175746181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,622 miles (+3,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    111,622 miles
    Test number
    991733798369
    • AdvisoryNAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

  11. Pass107,822 miles (+4,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    107,822 miles
    Test number
    394251170428
    • AdvisoryAir suspension bellows modified but not seriously weakened AIR SUSPENSION BELLOW WORN (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass103,275 miles (+7,392)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    103,275 miles
    Test number
    312156955836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,883 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    95,883 miles
    Test number
    289477075009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail95,883 miles (+8,504)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,883 miles
    Test number
    509577475085
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass87,379 miles (+10,081)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    87,379 miles
    Test number
    538047674008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,298 miles (+7,713)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    77,298 miles
    Test number
    175247963026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,585 miles (+7,762)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,585 miles
    Test number
    667760782009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,823 miles (+9,457)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    61,823 miles
    Test number
    566052581051
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass52,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,366 miles
    Test number
    591163560046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 VLC

Does X5 VLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 VLC is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 VLC?
The MOT on X5 VLC is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 VLC done?
X5 VLC was recorded at 181,326 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 7,827 miles a year.
Has X5 VLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 VLC has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on X5 VLC 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 VLC find?
X5 VLC passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.

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