
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryUNDERSIDE COMPONENTS IN RUSTY CONDITION
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.
Pass138,910 miles (+73)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 138,910 miles
- Test number
- 591801156109
- AdvisoryUNDERSIDE COMPONENTS IN RUSTY CONDITION
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
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
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))
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))
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))
Pass132,619 miles (+59)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 132,619 miles
- Test number
- 302983976230
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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.
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.
Pass118,355 miles (+161)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 118,355 miles
- Test number
- 545798465146
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
Pass80,488 miles (+449)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 80,488 miles
- Test number
- 283277490008
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass66,696 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 66,696 miles
- Test number
- 312829469002
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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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