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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

X784 WJOMOT history

X784 WJO is a blue diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 11 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 289,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.

X784 WJO blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
289,437 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X784 WJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X784 WJO was last recorded at 289,437 miles on 3 Jan 2026, 2,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Dec 2009: 112,884 miles, lower than 169,281 miles on 17 Jan 2009.

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
286,518 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,919 miles
Average per year
8,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 289,437 miles
  • 2025 – 286,518 miles
  • 2023 – 279,312 miles
  • 2022 – 267,996 miles
  • 2020 – 246,538 miles
  • 2019 – 241,468 miles
  • 2018 – 227,318 miles
  • 2017 – 208,455 miles
  • 2016 – 195,634 miles
  • 2015 – 179,621 miles
  • 2014 – 163,590 miles
  • 2013 – 152,659 miles
  • 2012 – 139,393 miles
  • 2011 – 126,971 miles
  • 2009 – 112,884 miles
  • 2008 – 152,023 miles
  • 2006 – 133,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass289,437 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - inner sills/closing panels by the jacking points - sill covers fitted as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass289,437 miles (+2,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    289,437 miles
    Test number
    361535647622
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - inner sills/closing panels by the jacking points - sill covers fitted as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass286,518 miles (+7,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    286,518 miles
    Test number
    371369343292
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - by the jacking points - original plastic sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass279,312 miles (+11,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    279,312 miles
    Test number
    239730989039
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - tank-by area and behind rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - by the jacking points - plastic sill covers fitted as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass267,996 miles (+10,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    267,996 miles
    Test number
    567032411476
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - tank-by and behind rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear sills - by the jacking points - sill covers fitted as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass257,234 miles (+10,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    257,234 miles
    Test number
    169758561143
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both - near the tank-by area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear sills - by the jacking points - plastic sill covers fitted as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass246,538 miles (+5,070)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    246,538 miles
    Test number
    718171327285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass241,468 miles (+14,150)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    241,468 miles
    Test number
    877377665798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass227,318 miles (+18,863)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    227,318 miles
    Test number
    432826805581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass208,455 miles (+12,821)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    208,455 miles
    Test number
    375760124005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass195,634 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    195,634 miles
    Test number
    924288588204
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside rear upper arm dust cover poor
  11. Fail195,633 miles (+16,012)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,633 miles
    Test number
    210623907028
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside rear upper arm dust cover poor
  12. Pass179,621 miles (+16,031)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    179,621 miles
    Test number
    472882019601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass163,590 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    163,590 miles
    Test number
    628817654320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail163,588 miles (+10,929)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,588 miles
    Test number
    866153054305
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
  15. Pass152,659 miles (+13,266)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    152,659 miles
    Test number
    947054363333
    • NoteSlight play osf bottom ball joint
    • NoteSlight play osf steering arm
  16. Pass139,393 miles (+12,422)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    139,393 miles
    Test number
    539495862355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass126,971 miles (+3,731)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    126,971 miles
    Test number
    438902851387
    • NoteOff side front anti roll bar link (top ball joint gaitor torn)
  18. Pass123,240 miles (+10,356)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    123,240 miles
    Test number
    738768901047
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 3mm
  19. Pass112,884 miles (-56,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    112,884 miles
    Test number
    463792959318
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  20. Pass169,281 miles (+17,258)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    169,281 miles
    Test number
    610717319094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass152,023 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    152,023 miles
    Test number
    560716318074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail152,019 miles (+18,530)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,019 miles
    Test number
    403244918034
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  23. Pass133,489 miles (+20,589)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    133,489 miles
    Test number
    971102766308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass112,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    112,900 miles
    Test number
    542817816000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail112,900 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,900 miles
    Test number
    442043716076
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about X784 WJO

Does X784 WJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X784 WJO is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X784 WJO?
The MOT on X784 WJO is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X784 WJO done?
X784 WJO was recorded at 289,437 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 8,839 miles a year.
Has X784 WJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X784 WJO has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on X784 WJO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Dec 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X784 WJO find?
X784 WJO passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - inner sills/closing panels by the jacking points - sill covers fitted as original.

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