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This 2001 BMW X5 has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 190,002 miles 3 months ago on Thursday 29th January 2026 at 12:55.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Friday 29th January 2027.

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

X5BSW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED29TH JANUARY 2027190,002 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH JANUARY 202529TH JANUARY 2026187,825 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Rod Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Rod Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD JANUARY 202429TH JANUARY 2025184,618 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Suspension Rod Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Rear Bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED30TH JANUARY 202329TH JANUARY 2024181,137 MI
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 20215TH DECEMBER 2022176,262 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED6TH DECEMBER 2021176,262 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. PRS - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20202ND NOVEMBER 2021170,776 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Worn Edges
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201915TH SEPTEMBER 2020165,972 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Management Light On
FAILED29TH AUGUST 2019165,869 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low Will Not Adjust (4.1.2 (a))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Close To Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Engine Management Light On
PASSED24TH AUGUST 201815TH SEPTEMBER 2019159,818 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 201715TH SEPTEMBER 2018152,819 MI
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201615TH SEPTEMBER 2017147,197 MI
FAILED3RD SEPTEMBER 2016147,095 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. 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)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 201515TH SEPTEMBER 2016143,711 MI
FAILED10TH SEPTEMBER 2015143,711 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 201415TH SEPTEMBER 2015138,269 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Lower Front Suspension Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  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)
FAILED16TH SEPTEMBER 2014138,269 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Lower Front Suspension Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 201313TH SEPTEMBER 2014136,719 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Nearside Lower Ball Joint
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Exhaust Rubber Splitting
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Tyres Worn Badly On Inner Edge
  4. USER ENTERED - Handbrake Travel And Efficiency Could Be Improved
  5. USER ENTERED - Pads Worn
  6. USER ENTERED - Oil Leaks
FAILED30TH AUGUST 2013136,625 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside 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 Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  5. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  9. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tyre Damaged Outer Wall
FAILED31ST MAY 2012125,996 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Incorrect Colour (1.1.a.3e)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Airbag Light On Dash
  5. USER ENTERED - Rear Tyres Worn On Inside Edge
PASSED31ST MAY 201213TH JUNE 2013125,996 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Airbag Light On Dash
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Tyres Worn On Inside Edge
PASSED14TH JUNE 201113TH JUNE 2012117,764 MI
FAILED9TH JUNE 2011117,643 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Side Repeater Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Split (2.5.c.1a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Split (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED4TH MAY 201028TH MAY 2011108,702 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  4. USER ENTERED - Airbag Light On
PASSED29TH MAY 200928TH MAY 201087,328 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
PASSED20TH MAY 200819TH MAY 200953,680 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.c.1b)
PASSED14TH APRIL 200813TH APRIL 200953,394 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. USER ENTERED - Slight Damage To Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewall
PASSED22ND MARCH 200729TH MARCH 200848,326 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Small Cut N/s/f Tyre Sidewall
  2. USER ENTERED - Wipers Smear
PASSED30TH MARCH 200629TH MARCH 200737,770 MI
FAILED28TH MARCH 200637,770 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Worn And Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Worn And Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Split (2.5.c.1a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Split (2.5.c.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

X5BSW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

X5BSW MOT Comments

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X5BSW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 190,002 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,600 miles

X5BSW FAQs

This Bmw X5 with registration X5BSW was manufactured on Saturday 31st March 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 3 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 190,002 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 7,600 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Bmw X5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means X5BSW has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw X5 has had 53 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 2 Major, 1 Dangerous and 21 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 February 2027 .

Does X5BSW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 X5BSW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is X5BSW Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 X5BSW does have Tax. Read more

When does X5BSW Tax expire?

The current Tax for X5BSW will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st February 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 X5BSW MOT expire?

The current MOT for X5BSW will expire in 10 months on Friday 29th January 2027. Read more

When did X5BSW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for X5BSW was on Thursday 29th January 2026 at 12:55. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has X5BSW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for X5BSW we can see 21 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 X5BSW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for X5BSW we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is X5BSW?

X5BSW is registered as a 2001 Bmw X5. Read more

How many miles has X5BSW done?

The odometer reading for X5BSW at the last MOT in January 2026 was 190,002 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 7,600 miles per year. Read more

How old is X5BSW?

The vehicle X5BSW was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 31st March 2001. Read more

What colour is X5BSW?

The official colour of X5BSW is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does X5BSW have?

X5BSW has a 3 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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