BMW X5
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc
X5 VSBMOT history
X5 VSB is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 8 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 104,502 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 104,502 mi
- At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,722 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X5 VSB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 8 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X5 VSB was last recorded at 104,502 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 6,989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,513 miles · 10 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,989 miles
- Average per year
- 4,722 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,502 miles
- 2025 – 97,513 miles
- 2024 – 92,424 miles
- 2023 – 85,685 miles
- 2022 – 80,061 miles
- 2021 – 76,960 miles
- 2020 – 75,682 miles
- 2019 – 70,951 miles
- 2018 – 66,582 miles
- 2017 – 61,777 miles
- 2016 – 55,735 miles
- 2015 – 51,241 miles
- 2014 – 45,709 miles
- 2013 – 41,865 miles
- 2012 – 36,095 miles
- 2011 – 31,107 miles
- 2010 – 27,325 miles
- 2009 – 23,758 miles
- 2008 – 19,845 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,502 miles
- AdvisoryFuel tank cap seal slightly damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Parking brake effort is poor (just passed test)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Under-tray & engine cover hinder view to some testable items
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 4 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,502 miles (+6,989)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 104,502 miles
- Test number
- 644886664374
- AdvisoryFuel tank cap seal slightly damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,513 miles (+5,089)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 97,513 miles
- Test number
- 151313877008
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass92,424 miles (+6,739)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 92,424 miles
- Test number
- 223624010620
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass85,685 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 85,685 miles
- Test number
- 198751017412
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryFront brake pipes/hoses ferrules covered in grease both sides.
- AdvisoryRear tyres worn edges
Fail85,674 miles (+5,613)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,674 miles
- Test number
- 262109395858
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brake pipes/hoses ferrules covered in grease both sides.
- AdvisoryRear tyres worn edges
Pass80,061 miles (+3,101)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 80,061 miles
- Test number
- 641460862441
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil seepage
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing inner edge
Pass76,960 miles (+1,278)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 76,960 miles
- Test number
- 697165361369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,682 miles (+4,731)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 75,682 miles
- Test number
- 713045551434
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass70,951 miles (+4,369)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 70,951 miles
- Test number
- 807629819895
- AdvisoryNear side front brake pipe corroded slightly
Pass66,582 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 66,582 miles
- Test number
- 765694393453
- AdvisoryParking brake effort is poor (just passed test)
- AdvisoryUnder-tray & engine cover hinder view to some testable items
Fail66,582 miles (+4,805)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,582 miles
- Test number
- 421704391056
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake effort is poor (just passed test)
- AdvisoryUnder-tray & engine cover hinder view to some testable items
Pass61,777 miles (+6,042)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 61,777 miles
- Test number
- 192718704414
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer cv boot perishing
Pass55,735 miles (+4,494)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 55,735 miles
- Test number
- 991134898747
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,241 miles (+5,532)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 51,241 miles
- Test number
- 186821395058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,709 miles (+3,844)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 45,709 miles
- Test number
- 497993574076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,865 miles (+5,770)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 41,865 miles
- Test number
- 148568493051
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass36,095 miles (+4,988)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 36,095 miles
- Test number
- 238761692013
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass31,107 miles (+3,782)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 31,107 miles
- Test number
- 505724491018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,325 miles (+3,567)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 27,325 miles
- Test number
- 544842690068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,758 miles (+3,913)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 23,758 miles
- Test number
- 894077899049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,845 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 19,845 miles
- Test number
- 953505098080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X5 VSB
- Does X5 VSB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 VSB is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X5 VSB?
- The MOT on X5 VSB is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X5 VSB done?
- X5 VSB was recorded at 104,502 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 4,722 miles a year.
- Has X5 VSB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X5 VSB has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on X5 VSB 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 VSB find?
- X5 VSB passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: fuel tank cap seal slightly damaged; oil leak, but not excessive engine.
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