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DOU 6S

1979 BMW X5

Gold Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

57,307 mi
Last recorded57,307 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOU 6S
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 57,307 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 57,307 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 116,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 109,901 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 101,943 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 95,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 95,683 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 57,118 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 90,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald raised edges and cuts outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding inner raised edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald raised edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tail light lens damaged- secure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner raised edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 90,086 miles

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose leaking onto pump (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald raised edges and cuts outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding inner raised edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald raised edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tail light lens damaged- secure

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner raised edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 85,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low outer raised edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner tail light lens damaged- not affecting operation

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 85,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low outer raised edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner tail light lens damaged- not affecting operation

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 83,969 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 83,969 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2017 76,899 miles

Offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2017 76,878 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2016 69,492 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 69,492 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 10 Jul 2015 62,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 55,881 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 48,440 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 41,643 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 41,643 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,444 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 34,412 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 28,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 19,590 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 13,139 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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DOU 6S is a 1979 BMW X5 in Gold with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DOU 6S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 47 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DOU 6S is a 1979 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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