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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

X5 XRUMOT history

X5 XRU is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 14 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 170,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2025.

X5 XRU black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2026
Mileage
170,909 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 XRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
14 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 XRU was last recorded at 170,909 miles on 5 Feb 2025, 184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,725 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
184 miles
Average per year
9,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,909 miles
  • 2024 – 152,156 miles
  • 2023 – 141,865 miles
  • 2022 – 129,053 miles
  • 2021 – 122,130 miles
  • 2019 – 112,020 miles
  • 2018 – 101,316 miles
  • 2017 – 94,602 miles
  • 2016 – 88,370 miles
  • 2015 – 78,158 miles
  • 2014 – 68,357 miles
  • 2013 – 61,242 miles
  • 2012 – 53,038 miles
  • 2011 – 41,104 miles
  • 2010 – 31,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,909 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Slight wear rear wishbone bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,909 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    170,909 miles
    Test number
    827132859276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail170,725 miles (+18,569)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,725 miles
    Test number
    622607937565
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass152,156 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    152,156 miles
    Test number
    697126786422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisorySlight wear rear wishbone bushes
  4. Fail152,156 miles (+10,291)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,156 miles
    Test number
    180825214760
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisorySlight wear rear wishbone bushes
  5. Pass141,865 miles (+12,812)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    141,865 miles
    Test number
    107305198491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
  6. Pass129,053 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    129,053 miles
    Test number
    821808828496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
  7. Fail129,053 miles (+6,923)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,053 miles
    Test number
    413067478699
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
  8. Pass122,130 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,130 miles
    Test number
    408948288928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail122,129 miles (+10,109)16 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,129 miles
    Test number
    555232565112
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass112,020 miles (+173)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,020 miles
    Test number
    660225725054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm bushes worn close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm ball joint close to excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm bushes worn close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTransfer box casing/support corroded
  11. Fail111,847 miles (+10,531)3 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,847 miles
    Test number
    954175944192
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured At previous repair (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm bushes worn close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm ball joint close to excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm bushes worn close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTransfer box casing/support corroded
  12. Pass101,316 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    101,316 miles
    Test number
    735458575698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,288 miles (+6,686)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,288 miles
    Test number
    981130992880
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  14. Pass94,602 miles (+6,232)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    94,602 miles
    Test number
    850386142670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,370 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    88,370 miles
    Test number
    368683209032
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut, no visible cords, tread perished
  16. Fail88,370 miles (+10,212)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,370 miles
    Test number
    658462040423
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut, no visible cords, tread perished
  17. Pass78,158 miles (+9,801)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,158 miles
    Test number
    706289685113
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Pass68,357 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    68,357 miles
    Test number
    966740894160
    • NoteRear tyres worn inner edges Front tyres worn outter edges
  19. Fail68,356 miles (+7,114)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,356 miles
    Test number
    806539684186
    • FailureElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
  20. Pass61,242 miles (+8,204)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    61,242 miles
    Test number
    286211393456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,038 miles (+11,934)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,038 miles
    Test number
    375587982125
    • NoteChild seat fitted n.s.r and o.s.r
  22. Pass41,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    41,104 miles
    Test number
    167429801248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,104 miles (+9,768)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,104 miles
    Test number
    745728101256
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBelly pan fitted
    • NoteBoth rear tyres outer sidewalls cut
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall cut
    • NoteOuter sills covered
  24. Pass31,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,336 miles
    Test number
    894193560214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,335 miles1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,335 miles
    Test number
    873963760221
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about X5 XRU

Does X5 XRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X5 XRU expired on 12 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X5 XRU?
The MOT on X5 XRU expired on 12 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X5 XRU done?
X5 XRU was recorded at 170,909 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2025, an average of 9,707 miles a year.
Has X5 XRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 XRU has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on X5 XRU 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 XRU find?
X5 XRU passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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