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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

X5 XSYMOT history

X5 XSY is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 6 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 136,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

X5 XSY black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
136,325 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 XSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 XSY was last recorded at 136,325 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,214 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
111 miles
Average per year
4,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,325 miles
  • 2025 – 136,214 miles
  • 2024 – 135,108 miles
  • 2022 – 133,758 miles
  • 2021 – 131,483 miles
  • 2019 – 129,103 miles
  • 2018 – 122,535 miles
  • 2017 – 117,622 miles
  • 2015 – 109,630 miles
  • 2014 – 102,859 miles
  • 2013 – 98,521 miles
  • 2011 – 89,358 miles
  • 2010 – 82,277 miles
  • 2008 – 75,561 miles
  • 2007 – 70,022 miles
  • 2006 – 61,373 miles
  • 2005 – 52,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,325 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • Advisory16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,325 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    136,325 miles
    Test number
    596519240063
    • Advisory16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail136,325 miles (+111)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,325 miles
    Test number
    360476386614
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Advisory16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass136,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    136,214 miles
    Test number
    914086555054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail136,214 miles (+1,106)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,214 miles
    Test number
    808894423387
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass135,108 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    135,108 miles
    Test number
    839765101189
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail135,104 miles (+1,346)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,104 miles
    Test number
    518297670810
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass133,758 miles (+2,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,758 miles
    Test number
    874883490430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass131,483 miles (+44)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    131,483 miles
    Test number
    475097243991
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail131,439 miles (+2,336)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,439 miles
    Test number
    620975649680
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass129,103 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,103 miles
    Test number
    978578799241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail129,101 miles (+6,566)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,101 miles
    Test number
    332200796756
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Excessively deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Excessively deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass122,535 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    122,535 miles
    Test number
    570308809431
    • Advisory16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail122,522 miles (+4,900)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,522 miles
    Test number
    965119646753
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Advisory16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass117,622 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    117,622 miles
    Test number
    937807534596
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail117,620 miles (+7,990)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,620 miles
    Test number
    833882206499
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush back arm. Bush not located properly (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass109,630 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    109,630 miles
    Test number
    869544765019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail109,617 miles (+6,758)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,617 miles
    Test number
    159382565462
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass102,859 miles (+4,338)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    102,859 miles
    Test number
    627328054041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management warning light stays on

  19. Pass98,521 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    98,521 miles
    Test number
    576436843035
    • NoteABS light illuminated for a while then turned itself off
    • NoteBrake pad warning light illuminated for a while then turned itself off
    • NoteTraction control light illuminated for a while then turned itself off
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated

  20. Fail98,521 miles (+9,163)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,521 miles
    Test number
    809297533039
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteABS light illuminated for a while then turned itself off
    • NoteBrake pad warning light illuminated for a while then turned itself off
    • NoteTraction control light illuminated for a while then turned itself off
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated

  21. Pass89,358 miles (+14)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    89,358 miles
    Test number
    147991861057
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront number plate sligt damage

  22. Fail89,344 miles (+7,067)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,344 miles
    Test number
    447150761094
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront numberplate slightly damaged

  23. Pass82,277 miles (+6,716)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    82,277 miles
    Test number
    133810460046
    • NoteFront discs and pads well worn

  24. Pass75,561 miles (+5,539)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    75,561 miles
    Test number
    100189548264
    • NoteOff side rear indicator starting to show white light
    • NoteTested in wet conditions

  25. Pass70,022 miles (+8,649)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    70,022 miles
    Test number
    990642447207
    • NoteNear side front c.v boot perishing

  26. Pass61,373 miles (+9,208)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    61,373 miles
    Test number
    252808286180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,165 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    52,165 miles
    Test number
    550320985135
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Fail52,165 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,165 miles
    Test number
    601330985186
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about X5 XSY

Does X5 XSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 XSY is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 XSY?
The MOT on X5 XSY is valid until 3 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 XSY done?
X5 XSY was recorded at 136,325 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 4,070 miles a year.
Has X5 XSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 XSY has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X5 XSY 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 XSY find?
X5 XSY passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: 16%) parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.a.7]; nearside front headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a); nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 4 more.

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