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BMW

X5 · Black

LN53 RCY
MOTExpired
MOT due8 May 2025
First reg1 Sep 2003
Mileage129,918 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 5 October 2025.

PASSED · 9 May 2024
Test date9 May 2024
Expiry8 May 2025
Test number128665359144
Mileage129,918 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 7 May 2024
Test date7 May 2024
Expiry
Test number273052355259
Mileage129,908 mi
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 4 May 2023
Test date4 May 2023
Expiry3 May 2024
Test number140619131363
Mileage129,147 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 4 May 2023
Test date4 May 2023
Expiry
Test number257779022175
Mileage129,147 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PrsNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 31 Mar 2023
Test date31 Mar 2023
Expiry
Test number600263259423
Mileage129,124 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 20 Apr 2022
Test date20 Apr 2022
Expiry19 Apr 2023
Test number832345770672
Mileage126,943 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 11 Apr 2022
Test date11 Apr 2022
Expiry
Test number629620792395
Mileage126,943 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 11 Mar 2021
Test date11 Mar 2021
Expiry10 Mar 2022
Test number268949265814
Mileage122,082 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 10 Mar 2021
Test date10 Mar 2021
Expiry
Test number549364907391
Mileage122,082 mi
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs buffing (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs buffing (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 3 Dec 2020
Test date3 Dec 2020
Expiry
Test number666830409581
Mileage
MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above rear axel (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above axel / side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousSuspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear lower suspension outer bush slight play
Advisoryall rear suspension bushes worn and old but not resulting in excess movement
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 23 Nov 2019
Test date23 Nov 2019
Expiry24 Nov 2020
Test number997384919461
Mileage109,265 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 14 Nov 2018
Test date14 Nov 2018
Expiry24 Nov 2019
Test number791151530176
Mileage105,987 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 14 Nov 2018
Test date14 Nov 2018
Expiry
Test number365958033666
Mileage105,986 mi
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 22 Nov 2017
Test date22 Nov 2017
Expiry24 Nov 2018
Test number694424296497
Mileage103,116 mi
Advisoryfuel cap sealing ring starting to crack change asap
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisoryfactory covers fitted obscuring testable items
FAILED · 22 Nov 2017
Test date22 Nov 2017
Expiry
Test number973245101097
Mileage103,115 mi
Advisoryfuel cap sealing ring starting to crack change asap
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisoryfactory covers fitted obscuring testable items
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
PASSED · 19 Nov 2016
Test date19 Nov 2016
Expiry24 Nov 2017
Test number356574657178
Mileage99,308 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 18 Nov 2016
Test date18 Nov 2016
Expiry
Test number634837670949
Mileage99,306 mi
FailNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 25 Nov 2015
Test date25 Nov 2015
Expiry24 Nov 2016
Test number444359409194
Mileage94,782 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 1 Nov 2014
Test date1 Nov 2014
Expiry31 Oct 2015
Test number816665204312
Mileage91,096 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
User EnteredNearside rear tyre pressure low
FAILED · 1 Nov 2014
Test date1 Nov 2014
Expiry
Test number149905104366
Mileage91,096 mi
PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PrsOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
User EnteredNearside rear tyre pressure low
PASSED · 25 Oct 2013
Test date25 Oct 2013
Expiry29 Oct 2014
Test number929578993270
Mileage86,725 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASSED · 30 Oct 2012
Test date30 Oct 2012
Expiry29 Oct 2013
Test number216034702379
Mileage81,335 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 29 Sep 2011
Test date29 Sep 2011
Expiry29 Sep 2012
Test number615322371248
Mileage68,030 mi
PASSED · 30 Sep 2010
Test date30 Sep 2010
Expiry29 Sep 2011
Test number313033070204
Mileage57,475 mi
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 26 Sep 2009
Test date26 Sep 2009
Expiry28 Sep 2010
Test number151239769263
Mileage50,654 mi
User Enterednearside and offside front bottom ball joints vey slight movement
PASSED · 29 Sep 2008
Test date29 Sep 2008
Expiry28 Sep 2009
Test number752093678256
Mileage45,340 mi
PASSED · 24 Aug 2007
Test date24 Aug 2007
Expiry1 Sep 2008
Test number663156437241
Mileage36,059 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 1 Sep 2006
Test date1 Sep 2006
Expiry1 Sep 2007
Test number483004846252
Mileage23,477 mi
FAILED · 1 Sep 2006
Test date1 Sep 2006
Expiry
Test number731784946227
Mileage23,477 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)