BMW X5 BL05VGR has 22 MOTs

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This 2005 BMW X5 has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 200,789 miles 6 months ago on Thursday 13th November 2025 at 12:52.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Thursday 12th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

BL05VGR MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 2026200,789 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED14TH JANUARY 202513TH JANUARY 2026185,653 MI
FAILED20TH NOVEMBER 2024185,580 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Front Exhaust Fumes Causing A Danger To Health Of Persons On Board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases At Turbo Area (6.1.2 (a))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Inner Also Starting To Delaminate (5.2.3 (e))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Inner Also Starting To Delaminate (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 202322ND NOVEMBER 2024177,220 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 202222ND NOVEMBER 2023171,132 MI
FAILED11TH NOVEMBER 2022171,132 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Levelling Device Inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 202122ND NOVEMBER 2022165,722 MI
PASSED13TH AUGUST 202012TH AUGUST 2021145,579 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED6TH AUGUST 2020145,576 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Central Rear Seat Belt Not Functioning As Intended (7.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Levelling Device Inoperative Height Sensor O/s Front Suspension Arm Not Attached (4.1.5 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED9TH AUGUST 20198TH AUGUST 2020134,117 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt Two Child Seats Fitted To Rear
PASSED27TH JULY 201826TH JULY 2019126,575 MI
FAILED25TH JULY 2018126,566 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED25TH JULY 201725TH JULY 2018118,167 MI
PASSED14TH JULY 201625TH JULY 2017107,766 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Nearside And Offside (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED22ND JULY 201525TH JULY 201697,940 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  4. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
PASSED7TH JULY 201425TH JULY 201587,732 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Void Of Tread Inner Edges
PASSED3RD JULY 201325TH JULY 201475,878 MI
PASSED29TH JUNE 201225TH JULY 201366,342 MI
PASSED4TH JULY 201125TH JULY 201257,333 MI
PASSED22ND JULY 201025TH JULY 201148,152 MI
PASSED6TH JULY 200925TH JULY 201038,518 MI
PASSED2ND JULY 200825TH JULY 200928,845 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BL05VGR Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 82% | MOT Failure Rate: 18%

BL05VGR MOT Comments

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BL05VGR Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 200,789 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,039 miles

BL05VGR FAQs

This Bmw X5 with registration BL05VGR was manufactured on Monday 25th July 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 3 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 200,789 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 10,039 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Bmw X5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BL05VGR has a 82% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw X5 has had 24 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 13 Major, 5 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw X5 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does BL05VGR have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 10th May 2026 BL05VGR does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BL05VGR Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 10th May 2026 BL05VGR does have Tax. Read more

When does BL05VGR Tax expire?

The current Tax for BL05VGR will expire in 10 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 BL05VGR MOT expire?

The current MOT for BL05VGR will expire in 6 months on Thursday 12th November 2026. Read more

When did BL05VGR have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BL05VGR was on Thursday 13th November 2025 at 12:52. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BL05VGR Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for BL05VGR we can see 18 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 BL05VGR Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for BL05VGR we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 82% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BL05VGR?

BL05VGR is registered as a 2005 Bmw X5. Read more

How many miles has BL05VGR done?

The odometer reading for BL05VGR at the last MOT in November 2025 was 200,789 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 10,039 miles per year. Read more

How old is BL05VGR?

The vehicle BL05VGR was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Monday 25th July 2005. Read more

What colour is BL05VGR?

The official colour of BL05VGR is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does BL05VGR have?

BL05VGR has a 3 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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