BMW X5 BU54HEL has 27 MOTs

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This 2005 BMW X5 has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 132,498 miles 6 months ago on Wednesday 19th November 2025 at 14:44.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Saturday 21st November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 month on Wednesday 1st July 2026.

BU54HEL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 2026132,498 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Lower Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED13TH NOVEMBER 2025132,383 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Lower Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 202421ST NOVEMBER 2025124,989 MI
FAILED21ST NOVEMBER 2024124,989 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 202320TH NOVEMBER 2024118,573 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - N/s/f Pad Wear Indicator Broken
FAILED20TH NOVEMBER 2023118,571 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - N/s/f Pad Wear Indicator Broken
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 202214TH NOVEMBER 2023112,240 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Brake Fluid Warning Lamp Illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
FAILED7TH NOVEMBER 2022112,161 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Brake Fluid Warning Lamp Illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20213RD NOVEMBER 2022107,148 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Brake Fluid Warning Lamp Illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
FAILED4TH NOVEMBER 2021107,148 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Brake Fluid Warning Lamp Illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 202021ST OCTOBER 2021100,993 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED16TH OCTOBER 2020100,930 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm 285-45-19 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 201917TH SEPTEMBER 202093,780 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED5TH FEBRUARY 201912TH FEBRUARY 202091,975 MI
FAILED5TH FEBRUARY 201991,975 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 201812TH FEBRUARY 201990,043 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED6TH MARCH 201716TH MARCH 201884,987 MI
FAILED6TH MARCH 201784,987 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED2ND MARCH 201616TH MARCH 201779,076 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. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
PASSED2ND MARCH 201516TH MARCH 201675,950 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 - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED17TH MARCH 201416TH MARCH 201566,141 MI
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 201312TH MARCH 201461,815 MI
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 201212TH MARCH 201355,805 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED4TH MARCH 201112TH MARCH 201248,737 MI
PASSED4TH MARCH 201012TH MARCH 201141,006 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Nearside Front Thrust Rod Bush
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Offside Front Thrust Rod Bush
  4. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Rear Subframe Bushes
  5. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
  6. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
PASSED13TH MARCH 200912TH MARCH 201031,945 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
FAILED13TH MARCH 200931,945 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Not In Good Working Order Adversely Affecting Beam Image (1.2.4a)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BU54HEL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

BU54HEL MOT Comments

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BU54HEL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 132,498 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,625 miles

BU54HEL FAQs

This Bmw X5 with registration BU54HEL was manufactured on Wednesday 20th April 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 3 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 132,498 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 6,625 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Bmw X5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BU54HEL has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw X5 has had 23 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 9 Minor, 16 Major, 2 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw X5 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 month on Wednesday 1st July 2026 .

Does BU54HEL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 BU54HEL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BU54HEL Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 BU54HEL does have Tax. Read more

When does BU54HEL Tax expire?

The current Tax for BU54HEL will expire in 1 month on Wednesday 1st July 2026. 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 BU54HEL MOT expire?

The current MOT for BU54HEL will expire in 6 months on Saturday 21st November 2026. Read more

When did BU54HEL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BU54HEL was on Wednesday 19th November 2025 at 14:44. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BU54HEL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for BU54HEL 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 BU54HEL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for BU54HEL we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BU54HEL?

BU54HEL is registered as a 2005 Bmw X5. Read more

How many miles has BU54HEL done?

The odometer reading for BU54HEL at the last MOT in November 2025 was 132,498 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 6,625 miles per year. Read more

How old is BU54HEL?

The vehicle BU54HEL was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 20th April 2005. Read more

What colour is BU54HEL?

The official colour of BU54HEL is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does BU54HEL have?

BU54HEL has a 3 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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