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BMW X5

White · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc

X797 AFSMOT history

X797 AFS is a white petrol BMW X5 first used on 12 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 138,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2022.

X797 AFS white BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2023
Mileage
138,910 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
14 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X797 AFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X797 AFS was last recorded at 138,910 miles on 18 Mar 2022, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,837 miles · 12 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
73 miles
Average per year
5,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,910 miles
  • 2020 – 138,837 miles
  • 2019 – 138,790 miles
  • 2018 – 136,159 miles
  • 2017 – 132,619 miles
  • 2016 – 128,084 miles
  • 2015 – 118,355 miles
  • 2014 – 112,311 miles
  • 2013 – 105,932 miles
  • 2012 – 99,831 miles
  • 2011 – 91,183 miles
  • 2010 – 80,488 miles
  • 2009 – 66,696 miles
  • 2008 – 56,051 miles
  • 2007 – 48,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,910 miles
  • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE COMPONENTS IN RUSTY CONDITION

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,910 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    138,910 miles
    Test number
    591801156109
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE COMPONENTS IN RUSTY CONDITION
  2. Pass138,837 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    138,837 miles
    Test number
    833838976665
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody and suspension corrosion
  3. Fail138,821 miles (+31)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,821 miles
    Test number
    568462150018
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRun flat and conventional tyre on rear axle
    • AdvisorySteering tracking looks to be out
  4. Fail138,790 miles (+2,631)1 dangerous6 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,790 miles
    Test number
    523995892516
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective leaver missing / Can't be opened from inside vehicle (3.1 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn void bush ( chalked ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink upper end (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reverse lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass136,159 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    136,159 miles
    Test number
    652746444800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail136,158 miles (+3,539)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,158 miles
    Test number
    937751946928
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen and kick is wrong (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen and kick is wrong (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass132,619 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    132,619 miles
    Test number
    302983976230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail132,560 miles (+4,476)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,560 miles
    Test number
    722458695459
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  9. Pass128,084 miles (+32)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    128,084 miles
    Test number
    633639545864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most bush has slight play. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bold on inner edge and has nail in tread. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryFront and rear arch liners fitted.
    • AdvisoryFront wipers leaving slight lines on screen.
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrision.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
  10. Fail128,052 miles (+9,697)5 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,052 miles
    Test number
    524299306378
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working side lights not working and its affecting the indicator lights . (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse light comes on when fog lamp is turned on and showing a white light to the rear. (1.3.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most bush has slight play. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bold on inner edge and has nail in tread. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryFront and rear arch liners fitted.
    • AdvisoryFront wipers leaving slight lines on screen.
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrision.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
  11. Pass118,355 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    118,355 miles
    Test number
    545798465146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail118,194 miles (+5,883)1 dangerous9 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,194 miles
    Test number
    966285855174
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll rear bushes deteroirated ok at tome of test
  13. Fail112,311 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,311 miles
    Test number
    205237954483
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  14. Pass112,311 miles (+6,379)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    112,311 miles
    Test number
    988927554144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  15. Pass105,932 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    105,932 miles
    Test number
    206454553453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear exhaust mounting is broken
  16. Fail105,930 miles (+6,099)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,930 miles
    Test number
    696054053170
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear exhaust mounting is broken
  17. Pass99,831 miles (+13)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    99,831 miles
    Test number
    206837002127
    • NoteNearside rear exhaust mounting is in poor condition
  18. Fail99,818 miles (+8,635)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,818 miles
    Test number
    289801002103
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear exhaust mounting is in poor condition
  19. Pass91,183 miles (+10,695)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    91,183 miles
    Test number
    419355391084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass80,488 miles (+449)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    80,488 miles
    Test number
    283277490008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail80,039 miles (+13,343)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,039 miles
    Test number
    791038480093
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  22. Pass66,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,696 miles
    Test number
    312829469002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,696 miles (+10,645)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,696 miles
    Test number
    593268169067
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  24. Pass56,051 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,051 miles
    Test number
    442823978038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  25. Fail56,051 miles (+7,870)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,051 miles
    Test number
    284541278045
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  26. Pass48,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    48,181 miles
    Test number
    322026627051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X797 AFS

Does X797 AFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X797 AFS expired on 17 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X797 AFS?
The MOT on X797 AFS expired on 17 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X797 AFS done?
X797 AFS was recorded at 138,910 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2022, an average of 5,993 miles a year.
Has X797 AFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X797 AFS has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2020.
Has the mileage on X797 AFS 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 X797 AFS find?
X797 AFS passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: underside components in rusty condition.

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