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BMW X5

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 4,398 cc

X5 VLGMOT history

X5 VLG is a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 17 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 133,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

X5 VLG blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
133,447 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 VLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 VLG was last recorded at 133,447 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,584 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
863 miles
Average per year
4,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,447 miles
  • 2025 – 132,584 miles
  • 2024 – 129,936 miles
  • 2023 – 127,004 miles
  • 2022 – 124,290 miles
  • 2021 – 122,253 miles
  • 2020 – 120,931 miles
  • 2019 – 117,864 miles
  • 2018 – 113,961 miles
  • 2017 – 109,130 miles
  • 2016 – 104,692 miles
  • 2015 – 100,034 miles
  • 2014 – 94,345 miles
  • 2013 – 87,954 miles
  • 2012 – 84,156 miles
  • 2011 – 81,200 miles
  • 2010 – 75,553 miles
  • 2009 – 68,682 miles
  • 2008 – 61,817 miles
  • 2007 – 52,634 miles
  • 2006 – 46,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,447 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,447 miles (+863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    133,447 miles
    Test number
    856569088584
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass132,584 miles (+2,648)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    132,584 miles
    Test number
    271610245381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,936 miles (+2,932)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    129,936 miles
    Test number
    509832207378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    127,004 miles
    Test number
    340134409392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail127,004 miles (+2,714)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,004 miles
    Test number
    792991242360
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass124,290 miles (+2,037)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    124,290 miles
    Test number
    522740817583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,253 miles (+1,322)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,253 miles
    Test number
    632253255362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,931 miles (+3,067)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    120,931 miles
    Test number
    277156897871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,864 miles (+3,903)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    117,864 miles
    Test number
    308813120574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,961 miles (+4,831)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    113,961 miles
    Test number
    320410569017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    109,130 miles
    Test number
    207729204777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail109,130 miles (+4,438)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,130 miles
    Test number
    221925463354
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass104,692 miles (+4,658)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,692 miles
    Test number
    859835279011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    100,034 miles
    Test number
    525200575056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail100,034 miles (+5,689)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,034 miles
    Test number
    787599765029
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass94,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    94,345 miles
    Test number
    277570774099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail94,345 miles (+6,391)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,345 miles
    Test number
    738850274048
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  18. Pass87,954 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    87,954 miles
    Test number
    138640083063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,664 miles (+3,508)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    87,664 miles
    Test number
    187345273486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,156 miles (+2,956)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,156 miles
    Test number
    549315052044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,200 miles (+5,647)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    81,200 miles
    Test number
    165258861031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,553 miles (+6,871)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    75,553 miles
    Test number
    550092100158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,682 miles (+254)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    68,682 miles
    Test number
    150659099428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SPLIT ON OUTER WALL

  24. Fail68,428 miles (+6,611)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,428 miles
    Test number
    244493599009
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SPLIT ON OUTER WALL

  25. Pass61,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    61,817 miles
    Test number
    510802508180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail61,817 miles (+9,183)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,817 miles
    Test number
    904442608148
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  27. Pass52,634 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    52,634 miles
    Test number
    142977597014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail52,412 miles (+6,242)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,412 miles
    Test number
    644720397095
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass46,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    46,170 miles
    Test number
    381585396088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 VLG

Does X5 VLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 VLG is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 VLG?
The MOT on X5 VLG is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 VLG done?
X5 VLG was recorded at 133,447 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 4,268 miles a year.
Has X5 VLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 VLG has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on X5 VLG 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 VLG find?
X5 VLG passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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