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BMW X5

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 4,619 cc

XXR 985MOT history

XXR 985 is a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 14 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 128,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

XXR 985 blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
128,193 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XXR 985
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,619 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XXR 985 was last recorded at 128,193 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jul 2007: 84,044 miles, lower than 84,677 miles on 2 Apr 2007.

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
127,566 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
627 miles
Average per year
2,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,193 miles
  • 2025 – 127,566 miles
  • 2024 – 126,377 miles
  • 2023 – 124,770 miles
  • 2022 – 123,903 miles
  • 2021 – 123,141 miles
  • 2020 – 122,082 miles
  • 2019 – 120,629 miles
  • 2018 – 119,134 miles
  • 2017 – 117,055 miles
  • 2016 – 114,411 miles
  • 2015 – 113,658 miles
  • 2014 – 110,892 miles
  • 2011 – 103,068 miles
  • 2010 – 98,320 miles
  • 2009 – 90,030 miles
  • 2008 – 88,250 miles
  • 2007 – 84,049 miles
  • 2006 – 75,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,193 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Fuel cap rubber seal deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

32 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,193 miles (+627)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    128,193 miles
    Test number
    555646939958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,566 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    127,566 miles
    Test number
    711709095971
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal deteriorated

  3. Fail127,561 miles (+1,184)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,561 miles
    Test number
    985729179984
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal deteriorated

  4. Pass126,377 miles (+1,607)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    126,377 miles
    Test number
    175472392668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,770 miles (+867)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    124,770 miles
    Test number
    515358932319
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Needs attention (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both side ,back plated corroded / missing

  6. Pass123,903 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    123,903 miles
    Test number
    134089763175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,141 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    123,141 miles
    Test number
    230602897700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,122 miles (+68)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,122 miles
    Test number
    802148367322
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail123,054 miles (+972)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,054 miles
    Test number
    879391443921
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass122,082 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    122,082 miles
    Test number
    919198042050
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail122,082 miles (+1,453)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,082 miles
    Test number
    225295530630
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass120,629 miles (+1,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    120,629 miles
    Test number
    740374681642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass119,134 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    119,134 miles
    Test number
    192071022314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail119,108 miles (+2,053)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,108 miles
    Test number
    691771612060
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass117,055 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    117,055 miles
    Test number
    878048245848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail117,041 miles (+2,630)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,041 miles
    Test number
    753226852699
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass114,411 miles (+753)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    114,411 miles
    Test number
    878249910369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass113,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    113,658 miles
    Test number
    987532195041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. FailMileage not read5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    937402285028
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSpeedometer not complete (6.7.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass110,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    110,892 miles
    Test number
    258030414069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. PassMileage not read1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    388132313095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    629230613037
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass103,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    103,068 miles
    Test number
    859289111312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail103,068 miles (+4,748)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,068 miles
    Test number
    617079501309
    • FailureRegistration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

  25. Pass98,320 miles (+8,290)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    98,320 miles
    Test number
    890330710296
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSmall split in n/s/r tyre (inner sidewall)

  26. Pass90,030 miles (+1,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    90,030 miles
    Test number
    561215209232
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass88,250 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    88,250 miles
    Test number
    444180398153
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail88,250 miles (+4,201)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,250 miles
    Test number
    291310298186
    • FailureRegistration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass84,049 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    84,049 miles
    Test number
    732796087168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail84,044 miles (-633)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,044 miles
    Test number
    981844087195
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  31. Fail84,677 miles (+9,557)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,677 miles
    Test number
    691362897030
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  32. Pass75,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    75,120 miles
    Test number
    160219786424
    • 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)

Questions about XXR 985

What vehicle is registration XXR 985 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XXR 985 on a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 14 Jun 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does XXR 985 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XXR 985 is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on XXR 985?
The MOT on XXR 985 is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XXR 985 done?
XXR 985 was recorded at 128,193 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 2,620 miles a year.
Has XXR 985 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XXR 985 has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on XXR 985 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on XXR 985 find?
XXR 985 passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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