BMW X5
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 4,799 cc
X5 XBCMOT history
X5 XBC is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 55,387 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 55,387 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,896 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X5 XBC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 19 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X5 XBC was last recorded at 55,387 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 55,051 miles · 3 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 336 miles
- Average per year
- 1,896 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 55,387 miles
- 2025 – 55,051 miles
- 2023 – 53,369 miles
- 2021 – 53,004 miles
- 2020 – 51,764 miles
- 2019 – 50,125 miles
- 2018 – 46,790 miles
- 2017 – 43,836 miles
- 2016 – 41,710 miles
- 2015 – 40,969 miles
- 2014 – 38,774 miles
- 2013 – 35,860 miles
- 2012 – 29,903 miles
- 2011 – 26,047 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass55,387 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
20 tests since 5 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass55,387 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 55,387 miles
- Test number
- 167559589485
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail55,387 miles (+336)1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,387 miles
- Test number
- 226482036559
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass55,051 miles (+1,682)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 55,051 miles
- Test number
- 950731719594
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet limited spray
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass53,369 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 53,369 miles
- Test number
- 233330209317
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Fail53,369 miles (+365)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,369 miles
- Test number
- 627982998035
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass53,004 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 53,004 miles
- Test number
- 955354959800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,004 miles (+1,240)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,004 miles
- Test number
- 772564291092
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken link (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,764 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 51,764 miles
- Test number
- 223002356603
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked also (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking also (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked also (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking also (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexis at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail51,764 miles (+1,639)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,764 miles
- Test number
- 480640616328
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked also (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking also (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked also (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking also (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexis at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass50,125 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 50,125 miles
- Test number
- 582241910710
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail50,125 miles (+3,335)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,125 miles
- Test number
- 380595789299
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass46,790 miles (+2,954)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 46,790 miles
- Test number
- 124019739929
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass43,836 miles (+2,126)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 43,836 miles
- Test number
- 456604759947
- AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre
Pass41,710 miles (+741)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 41,710 miles
- Test number
- 292591728760
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,969 miles (+2,195)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 40,969 miles
- Test number
- 285321795183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,774 miles (+2,914)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 38,774 miles
- Test number
- 239973854428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,860 miles (+5,957)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 35,860 miles
- Test number
- 168156753273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,903 miles (+3,856)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 29,903 miles
- Test number
- 469650072050
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass26,047 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 26,047 miles
- Test number
- 655276561007
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail26,047 miles1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,047 miles
- Test number
- 937904461087
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about X5 XBC
- Does X5 XBC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 XBC is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X5 XBC?
- The MOT on X5 XBC is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X5 XBC done?
- X5 XBC was recorded at 55,387 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 1,896 miles a year.
- Has X5 XBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X5 XBC has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on X5 XBC 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 XBC find?
- X5 XBC passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: all direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both, and 6 more.
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