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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

X5 WBHMOT history

X5 WBH is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 25 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 137,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

X5 WBH black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
137,572 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 WBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 WBH was last recorded at 137,572 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 5,369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jun 2014: 76,642 miles, lower than 79,942 miles on 23 Jun 2014.

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
132,203 miles · 28 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,369 miles
Average per year
4,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,572 miles
  • 2025 – 132,203 miles
  • 2024 – 125,562 miles
  • 2023 – 118,570 miles
  • 2022 – 113,044 miles
  • 2021 – 108,618 miles
  • 2020 – 105,417 miles
  • 2019 – 100,629 miles
  • 2018 – 96,902 miles
  • 2017 – 92,703 miles
  • 2016 – 88,782 miles
  • 2015 – 84,258 miles
  • 2014 – 76,642 miles
  • 2013 – 75,082 miles
  • 2012 – 69,707 miles
  • 2011 – 62,999 miles
  • 2010 – 58,109 miles
  • 2009 – 53,866 miles
  • 2008 – 48,216 miles
  • 2007 – 43,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,572 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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.

  • Oil leak noted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,572 miles (+5,369)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    137,572 miles
    Test number
    484062161640
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass132,203 miles (+6,641)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    132,203 miles
    Test number
    792362364970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,562 miles (+6,992)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    125,562 miles
    Test number
    784227535007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    118,570 miles
    Test number
    703091943248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail118,570 miles (+5,526)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,570 miles
    Test number
    748697049628
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  6. Pass113,044 miles (+5)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    113,044 miles
    Test number
    992860534901
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail113,039 miles (+4,421)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,039 miles
    Test number
    951354052107
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass108,618 miles (+3,201)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    108,618 miles
    Test number
    160194238147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,417 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    105,417 miles
    Test number
    461902157416
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
  10. Fail105,417 miles (+4,788)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,417 miles
    Test number
    662300746538
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
  11. Pass100,629 miles (+3,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    100,629 miles
    Test number
    476105823116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass96,902 miles (+4,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,902 miles
    Test number
    175111418078
    • AdvisoryMinor wear in steering rack noted
    • AdvisoryOil leak noted
  13. Pass92,703 miles (+3,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    92,703 miles
    Test number
    473095342744
    • AdvisoryOil leak noted
  14. Pass88,782 miles (+4,524)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    88,782 miles
    Test number
    419696215205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,258 miles
    Test number
    877531685181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail84,258 miles (+7,616)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,258 miles
    Test number
    937581085121
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Pass76,642 miles (-3,300)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    76,642 miles
    Test number
    518535274169
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low on inner edges
  18. Fail79,942 miles (+4,860)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,942 miles
    Test number
    549684874104
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low on inner edges
  19. Pass75,082 miles (+5,375)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,082 miles
    Test number
    706365773141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  20. Pass69,707 miles (+6,708)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    69,707 miles
    Test number
    505298272132
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteVarious small chips to front screen.
  21. Pass62,999 miles (+4,890)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,999 miles
    Test number
    175576171130
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low
  22. Pass58,109 miles (+4,243)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,109 miles
    Test number
    103892080193
    • NoteBoth wiper blades slightly smeary.
    • NoteNearside door mirror slightly insecure.
  23. Pass53,866 miles (+5,650)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    53,866 miles
    Test number
    222900589168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,216 miles (+5,035)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    48,216 miles
    Test number
    950516278131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    43,181 miles
    Test number
    402315137183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 WBH

Does X5 WBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 WBH is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 WBH?
The MOT on X5 WBH is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 WBH done?
X5 WBH was recorded at 137,572 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 4,933 miles a year.
Has X5 WBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 WBH has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on X5 WBH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X5 WBH find?
X5 WBH passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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