BMW X5
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
X5 WLKMOT history
X5 WLK is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 157,990 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 157,990 mi
- At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,678 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X5 WLK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X5 WLK was last recorded at 157,990 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 157,984 miles · 3 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 6,678 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 157,990 miles
- 2025 – 151,698 miles
- 2024 – 144,044 miles
- 2023 – 140,339 miles
- 2022 – 133,687 miles
- 2021 – 126,759 miles
- 2020 – 121,371 miles
- 2018 – 121,215 miles
- 2017 – 120,278 miles
- 2016 – 118,928 miles
- 2015 – 115,816 miles
- 2014 – 106,647 miles
- 2013 – 92,352 miles
- 2012 – 80,293 miles
- 2011 – 68,894 miles
- 2010 – 56,904 miles
- 2009 – 47,330 miles
- 2008 – 37,542 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,990 miles
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryDrivers seat belt frayedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryHeadlamp beam patterns could be better
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Handbrake effort only just meet requirements
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Headlamp beam patterns poor
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge and perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Some play in offside of steering rack Tie rod
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Wipers poor
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 21 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,990 miles (+6)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 157,990 miles
- Test number
- 851873311221
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers seat belt frayed
- AdvisoryHeadlamp beam patterns could be better
Fail157,984 miles (+6,286)2 dangerous9 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,984 miles
- Test number
- 656044525355
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working Angle eyes (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryDrivers seat belt frayed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass151,698 miles (+79)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 151,698 miles
- Test number
- 795192668216
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake effort only just meet requirements
- AdvisoryHeadlamp beam patterns poor
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn low on outer edge and perishing
- AdvisorySome play in offside of steering rack Tie rod
- AdvisoryWipers poor
Fail151,619 miles (+7,575)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,619 miles
- Test number
- 424118160076
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake effort only just meet requirements
- AdvisoryHeadlamp beam patterns poor
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn low on outer edge and perishing
- AdvisorySome play in offside of steering rack Tie rod
- AdvisoryWipers poor
Pass144,044 miles (+3,705)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 144,044 miles
- Test number
- 781958389558
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear indicators amber colour fadding
Pass140,339 miles (+20)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 140,339 miles
- Test number
- 465157843306
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail140,319 miles (+6,632)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,319 miles
- Test number
- 729389124038
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass133,687 miles (+22)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 133,687 miles
- Test number
- 957884619764
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
Fail133,665 miles (+6,906)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,665 miles
- Test number
- 513806919125
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/45/19 outer sidewall cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements rear number plate delaminated (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
Pass126,759 miles (+5,388)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 126,759 miles
- Test number
- 724993044646
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,371 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 121,371 miles
- Test number
- 413772118642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,371 miles (+156)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,371 miles
- Test number
- 566825350721
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass121,215 miles (+937)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 121,215 miles
- Test number
- 233537909113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,278 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 120,278 miles
- Test number
- 998232099139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,278 miles (+1,350)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,278 miles
- Test number
- 136708471919
- Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass118,928 miles (+3,112)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 118,928 miles
- Test number
- 177242529793
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,816 miles (+9,169)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 115,816 miles
- Test number
- 557383565029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,647 miles (+14,295)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 106,647 miles
- Test number
- 208751244023
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass92,352 miles (+12,059)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 92,352 miles
- Test number
- 118832453027
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass80,293 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 80,293 miles
- Test number
- 648839532060
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail80,292 miles (+11,398)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,292 miles
- Test number
- 818619232022
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass68,894 miles (+11,990)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 68,894 miles
- Test number
- 437465931011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,904 miles (+9,574)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 56,904 miles
- Test number
- 810960440071
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass47,330 miles (+9,788)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 47,330 miles
- Test number
- 703974639068
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,542 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 37,542 miles
- Test number
- 144362758491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X5 WLK
- Does X5 WLK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 WLK is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X5 WLK?
- The MOT on X5 WLK is valid until 5 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 WLK done?
- X5 WLK was recorded at 157,990 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 6,678 miles a year.
- Has X5 WLK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X5 WLK has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on X5 WLK 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 WLK find?
- X5 WLK passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; drivers seat belt frayed, and 1 more.
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