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BMW X5

Purple · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

X5 WKWMOT history

X5 WKW is a purple diesel BMW X5 first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 189,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

X5 WKW purple BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
189,073 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 WKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 WKW was last recorded at 189,073 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 2,042 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Feb 2013: 132,239 miles, lower than 132,329 miles on 26 Jan 2013.

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
187,031 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,042 miles
Average per year
6,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,073 miles
  • 2025 – 187,031 miles
  • 2024 – 185,054 miles
  • 2023 – 180,103 miles
  • 2022 – 173,089 miles
  • 2021 – 171,597 miles
  • 2020 – 168,245 miles
  • 2019 – 164,693 miles
  • 2018 – 159,204 miles
  • 2017 – 155,676 miles
  • 2016 – 151,726 miles
  • 2015 – 147,664 miles
  • 2014 – 139,435 miles
  • 2013 – 132,239 miles
  • 2012 – 124,835 miles
  • 2011 – 114,559 miles
  • 2009 – 93,421 miles
  • 2008 – 68,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,073 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Constant velocity gaiter slightly perished
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,073 miles (+2,042)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    189,073 miles
    Test number
    301313140028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Constant velocity gaiter slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass187,031 miles (+1,977)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    187,031 miles
    Test number
    251935861158
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass185,054 miles (+4,951)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    185,054 miles
    Test number
    878943618657
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber dust cover split
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass180,103 miles (+7,014)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    180,103 miles
    Test number
    573639814475
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly loose Interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Rear lamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Rear lamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass173,089 miles (+1,492)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    173,089 miles
    Test number
    979501569212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass171,597 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    171,597 miles
    Test number
    456362944029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail171,597 miles (+3,352)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,597 miles
    Test number
    427261152280
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass168,245 miles (+3,552)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    168,245 miles
    Test number
    788123880111
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass164,693 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    164,693 miles
    Test number
    891237881818
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail164,693 miles (+5,489)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,693 miles
    Test number
    459747668303
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass159,204 miles (+3,528)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    159,204 miles
    Test number
    601077698824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight movement from clip (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time of test

  12. Pass155,676 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    155,676 miles
    Test number
    592714768575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail155,663 miles (+3,937)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,663 miles
    Test number
    983121243528
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2nd arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass151,726 miles (+4,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    151,726 miles
    Test number
    994900493795
    • AdvisoryRear tyres on 3mm of tread

  15. Pass147,664 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    147,664 miles
    Test number
    448109085074
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUpper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNon obligatory (nearside door) mirror glass deteriorated slightly
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail147,334 miles (+7,899)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,334 miles
    Test number
    969719985061
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUpper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNon obligatory (nearside door) mirror glass deteriorated slightly
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass139,435 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    139,435 miles
    Test number
    139839144044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail139,371 miles (+7,132)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,371 miles
    Test number
    488172824022
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Air suspension levelling valve inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWind screen chipped

  19. Pass132,239 miles (-90)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    132,239 miles
    Test number
    786458133054
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail132,329 miles (+7,494)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,329 miles
    Test number
    508416623069
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass124,835 miles (+10,276)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    124,835 miles
    Test number
    637366412093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass114,559 miles (+21,138)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    114,559 miles
    Test number
    899207801068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass93,421 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    93,421 miles
    Test number
    883540389237
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Fail93,420 miles (+25,069)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,420 miles
    Test number
    934340489259
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass68,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    68,351 miles
    Test number
    344390158296
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about X5 WKW

Does X5 WKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 WKW is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 WKW?
The MOT on X5 WKW is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 WKW done?
X5 WKW was recorded at 189,073 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 6,882 miles a year.
Has X5 WKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 WKW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on X5 WKW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Feb 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X5 WKW find?
X5 WKW passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front outer constant velocity gaiter slightly perished; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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