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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc

246 DWMOT history

246 DW is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 22 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 89,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

246 DW black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
89,482 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
246 DW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
22 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

246 DW was last recorded at 89,482 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 13,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,502 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
13,980 miles
Average per year
7,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,482 miles
  • 2024 – 75,502 miles
  • 2023 – 69,931 miles
  • 2022 – 68,046 miles
  • 2021 – 60,175 miles
  • 2020 – 50,904 miles
  • 2019 – 39,715 miles
  • 2018 – 30,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,482 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

11 tests since 16 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,482 miles (+13,980)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    89,482 miles
    Test number
    545238703465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,502 miles (+3,786)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,502 miles
    Test number
    712423585795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,716 miles (+1,785)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    71,716 miles
    Test number
    281486933569
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass69,931 miles (+1,885)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    69,931 miles
    Test number
    498893030426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,046 miles (+7,871)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    68,046 miles
    Test number
    542140894041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass60,175 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    60,175 miles
    Test number
    744021202073
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Fail60,175 miles (+9,271)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,175 miles
    Test number
    208407718454
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass50,904 miles (+11,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    50,904 miles
    Test number
    125833094221
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass39,715 miles (+9,164)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,715 miles
    Test number
    158525825939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,551 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    30,551 miles
    Test number
    664986092424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Fail30,551 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,551 miles
    Test number
    669345310571
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 246 DW

What vehicle is registration 246 DW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 246 DW on a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 22 Apr 2015. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 246 DW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 246 DW is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 246 DW?
The MOT on 246 DW is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 246 DW done?
246 DW was recorded at 89,482 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 7,619 miles a year.
Has 246 DW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 246 DW has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2021.
Has the mileage on 246 DW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 246 DW find?
246 DW passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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