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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

X5 VXVMOT history

X5 VXV is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 29 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 45,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2024.

X5 VXV black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2025
Mileage
45,594 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 VXV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2025
Latest MOT test
3 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 VXV was last recorded at 45,594 miles on 3 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 May 2024: 45,594 miles, lower than 186,399 miles on 4 May 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
186,399 miles · 4 May 2023
Average per year
607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 45,594 miles
  • 2023 – 186,399 miles
  • 2022 – 179,815 miles
  • 2021 – 170,708 miles
  • 2020 – 165,896 miles
  • 2019 – 159,665 miles
  • 2018 – 132,659 miles
  • 2016 – 118,152 miles
  • 2015 – 94,033 miles
  • 2014 – 74,529 miles
  • 2013 – 53,347 miles
  • 2012 – 42,631 miles
  • 2011 – 37,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,594 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,594 miles (-140,805)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    45,594 miles
    Test number
    399490538529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass186,399 miles (+6,584)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    186,399 miles
    Test number
    109327291051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass179,815 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    179,815 miles
    Test number
    184823517465
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail179,813 miles (+9,105)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,813 miles
    Test number
    596759948930
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass170,708 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    170,708 miles
    Test number
    313111621234
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail170,708 miles (+4,812)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,708 miles
    Test number
    889863852663
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass165,896 miles (+6,231)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    165,896 miles
    Test number
    530634723988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass159,665 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    159,665 miles
    Test number
    285638144533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail159,661 miles (+27,002)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,661 miles
    Test number
    489252170020
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass132,659 miles (+14,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    132,659 miles
    Test number
    181654095753
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass118,152 miles (+84)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    118,152 miles
    Test number
    344534630602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail118,068 miles (+24,035)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,068 miles
    Test number
    522188848138
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass94,033 miles (+111)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    94,033 miles
    Test number
    945330995131
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/r lens cluster damaged
    • NotePoor pattern n/s headlight

  14. Fail93,922 miles (+19,393)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,922 miles
    Test number
    195549185182
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/r lens cluster damaged
    • NotePoor pattern n/s headlight

  15. Pass74,529 miles (+21,182)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,529 miles
    Test number
    689109684153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r jacking point rubber missing
    • NoteRearmost seats folded down and boot loaded. seatbelts not tested

  16. Pass53,347 miles (+10,716)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    53,347 miles
    Test number
    686937973134
    • NoteOffside rear light lense cracked

  17. Pass42,631 miles (+4,633)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    42,631 miles
    Test number
    216446022133
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  18. Pass37,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    37,998 miles
    Test number
    479995801398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,998 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,998 miles
    Test number
    339404301391
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about X5 VXV

Does X5 VXV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X5 VXV expired on 5 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X5 VXV?
The MOT on X5 VXV expired on 5 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X5 VXV done?
X5 VXV was recorded at 45,594 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2024, an average of 607 miles a year.
Has X5 VXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 VXV has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2022.
Has the mileage on X5 VXV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 May 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X5 VXV find?
X5 VXV passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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