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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

X5 VPWMOT history

X5 VPW is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 18 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 109,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

X5 VPW black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
109,871 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 VPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 VPW was last recorded at 109,871 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 6,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,962 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,909 miles
Average per year
6,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,871 miles
  • 2025 – 102,962 miles
  • 2023 – 95,849 miles
  • 2022 – 88,164 miles
  • 2021 – 81,103 miles
  • 2020 – 80,631 miles
  • 2019 – 77,313 miles
  • 2018 – 68,097 miles
  • 2017 – 59,474 miles
  • 2016 – 52,407 miles
  • 2015 – 45,599 miles
  • 2014 – 34,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,871 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,871 miles (+6,909)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    109,871 miles
    Test number
    168360783918
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass102,962 miles (+7,113)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    102,962 miles
    Test number
    466824746711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,849 miles (+7,685)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    95,849 miles
    Test number
    979989154261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass88,164 miles (+7,061)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,164 miles
    Test number
    916777655429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass81,103 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,103 miles
    Test number
    929415271363
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing broken (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail81,103 miles (+472)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,103 miles
    Test number
    180429974844
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing broken (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass80,631 miles (+3,318)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,631 miles
    Test number
    690005229997
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic housing broken off (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass77,313 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,313 miles
    Test number
    340546523088
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Fail77,313 miles (+9,216)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,313 miles
    Test number
    108167204164
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass68,097 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    68,097 miles
    Test number
    577430488622
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  11. Fail68,097 miles (+8,623)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,097 miles
    Test number
    660911903492
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  12. Pass59,474 miles (+7,067)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    59,474 miles
    Test number
    918864246163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,407 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    52,407 miles
    Test number
    664809238745
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail52,407 miles (+6,808)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,407 miles
    Test number
    644912213958
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass45,599 miles (+10,714)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    45,599 miles
    Test number
    665365904741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,885 miles
    Test number
    647763224380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 VPW

Does X5 VPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 VPW is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 VPW?
The MOT on X5 VPW is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 VPW done?
X5 VPW was recorded at 109,871 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 6,738 miles a year.
Has X5 VPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 VPW has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on X5 VPW 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 VPW find?
X5 VPW passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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