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This 2004 BMW X5 has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 246,076 miles 12 months ago on Friday 31st October 2025 at 13:23.

The current MOT will expire in 1 month on Sunday 22nd November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

A6NWL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 2026246,076 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
FAILED23RD OCTOBER 2025246,066 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Obligatory Mirror Insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Exhaust Leak Exhaust Leak In Engine Bay (8.2.2.1 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Marked With Yellow Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Marked With Yellow Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  10. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  11. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 202422ND NOVEMBER 2025241,727 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn Hub Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED11TH NOVEMBER 2024241,718 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 202322ND NOVEMBER 2024236,312 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 202222ND NOVEMBER 2023232,167 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Fumes Under Bonnet
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Handbrake Effort Low
  5. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED24TH OCTOBER 2022232,167 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Fumes Under Bonnet
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Handbrake Effort Low
  5. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 202122ND NOVEMBER 2022224,850 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Forward Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Forward Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met
FAILED13TH NOVEMBER 2021224,599 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Forward Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Forward Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Driver's Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20204TH OCTOBER 2021214,401 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 201914TH NOVEMBER 2020206,096 MI
FAILED13TH NOVEMBER 2019206,088 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Driver's Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Outer Joint Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Outer Joint Worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 20182ND OCTOBER 2019199,088 MI
FAILED26TH SEPTEMBER 2018199,078 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 20172ND OCTOBER 2018189,640 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - We Ar In Parking Brake Lever May Require New Level
FAILED22ND SEPTEMBER 2017189,182 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Defective So That It Cannot Be Satisfactorily Operated (3.1.3c)
  3. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.c.1b)
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 201630TH SEPTEMBER 2017179,908 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED13TH SEPTEMBER 2016179,652 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Is Excessively Worn (2.5.c.1b)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Inner Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 201530TH SEPTEMBER 2016168,598 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 201430TH SEPTEMBER 2015156,900 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Tie Bar/rod Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
FAILED19TH SEPTEMBER 2014156,728 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Defective So That It Cannot Be Satisfactorily Operated (3.1.3c)
  2. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.d.4)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Tie Bar/rod Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 201330TH SEPTEMBER 2014144,023 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED6TH SEPTEMBER 2013143,539 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.d.4)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  5. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  6. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 201230TH SEPTEMBER 2013128,932 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 201130TH SEPTEMBER 2012116,850 MI
FAILED15TH SEPTEMBER 2011116,850 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.d.4)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  9. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  10. USER ENTERED - Front Discs Worn
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 201030TH SEPTEMBER 2011103,370 MI
FAILED1ST OCTOBER 2010103,370 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  2. FAIL - Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Split (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 200924TH SEPTEMBER 201087,701 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.d.4)
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 200824TH SEPTEMBER 200972,198 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 200713TH SEPTEMBER 200852,678 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A6NWL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 61% | MOT Failure Rate: 39%

A6NWL MOT Comments

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A6NWL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 246,076 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,718 miles

A6NWL FAQs

This Bmw X5 with registration A6NWL was manufactured on Wednesday 8th September 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 3 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 246,076 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 11,718 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 31 MOTs on record for this Bmw X5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A6NWL has a 61% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw X5 has had 60 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 16 Minor, 25 Major, 6 Dangerous and 16 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw X5 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does A6NWL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 15th October 2026 A6NWL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A6NWL Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 15th October 2026 A6NWL does have Tax. Read more

When does A6NWL Tax expire?

The current Tax for A6NWL will expire in 5 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does A6NWL MOT expire?

The current MOT for A6NWL will expire in 1 month on Sunday 22nd November 2026. Read more

When did A6NWL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A6NWL was on Friday 31st October 2025 at 13:23. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A6NWL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for A6NWL we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A6NWL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for A6NWL we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 61% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is A6NWL?

A6NWL is registered as a 2004 Bmw X5. Read more

How many miles has A6NWL done?

The odometer reading for A6NWL at the last MOT in October 2025 was 246,076 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 11,718 miles per year. Read more

How old is A6NWL?

The vehicle A6NWL was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 8th September 2004. Read more

What colour is A6NWL?

The official colour of A6NWL is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does A6NWL have?

A6NWL has a 3 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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