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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

X5 WELMOT history

X5 WEL is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 174,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

X5 WEL blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
174,261 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 WEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 WEL was last recorded at 174,261 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 3,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,659 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,602 miles
Average per year
9,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,261 miles
  • 2025 – 170,659 miles
  • 2024 – 166,835 miles
  • 2023 – 156,507 miles
  • 2022 – 153,449 miles
  • 2021 – 141,982 miles
  • 2020 – 132,920 miles
  • 2019 – 116,619 miles
  • 2017 – 111,154 miles
  • 2016 – 96,530 miles
  • 2015 – 88,983 miles
  • 2014 – 70,995 miles
  • 2013 – 58,178 miles
  • 2012 – 41,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,261 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,261 miles (+3,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    174,261 miles
    Test number
    563437251389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass170,659 miles (+3,824)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    170,659 miles
    Test number
    506526914633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass166,835 miles (+10,328)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    166,835 miles
    Test number
    823646644308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,507 miles (+3,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    156,507 miles
    Test number
    290607867717
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass153,449 miles (+11,467)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    153,449 miles
    Test number
    402824878487
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass141,982 miles (+9,062)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    141,982 miles
    Test number
    238133470016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,920 miles (+101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    132,920 miles
    Test number
    627545278389
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail132,819 miles (+16,200)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,819 miles
    Test number
    822390427874
    • MajorExhaust particulate filter obviously defective defect light on but has passed emissions (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass116,619 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    116,619 miles
    Test number
    989405143555
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Button slightly defective (1.1.6 (d))
  10. Fail116,619 miles (+5,465)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,619 miles
    Test number
    866263376104
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Button (1.1.6 (d))
  11. Pass111,154 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    111,154 miles
    Test number
    731245439754
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Fail175,303 miles (+78,773)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,303 miles
    Test number
    356763814698
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass96,530 miles (+7,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    96,530 miles
    Test number
    908081121994
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass88,983 miles (+17,988)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    88,983 miles
    Test number
    445621939274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
  15. Pass70,995 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,995 miles
    Test number
    357061464439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,901 miles (+12,723)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,901 miles
    Test number
    859048654218
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  17. Pass58,178 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    58,178 miles
    Test number
    809350393235
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  18. Fail58,177 miles (+16,653)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,177 miles
    Test number
    779599683274
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  19. Pass41,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    41,524 miles
    Test number
    727529622280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 WEL

Does X5 WEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 WEL is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 WEL?
The MOT on X5 WEL is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 WEL done?
X5 WEL was recorded at 174,261 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 9,830 miles a year.
Has X5 WEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 WEL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on X5 WEL 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 WEL find?
X5 WEL passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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