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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

A12 PYLMOT history

A12 PYL is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 28 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 172,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

A12 PYL grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
172,447 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 PYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 PYL was last recorded at 172,447 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 15,213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
157,234 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
15,213 miles
Average per year
8,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,447 miles
  • 2024 – 157,234 miles
  • 2023 – 149,706 miles
  • 2022 – 145,865 miles
  • 2021 – 142,727 miles
  • 2020 – 139,525 miles
  • 2019 – 135,625 miles
  • 2018 – 132,846 miles
  • 2017 – 131,431 miles
  • 2016 – 129,591 miles
  • 2015 – 118,883 miles
  • 2014 – 104,280 miles
  • 2013 – 98,206 miles
  • 2012 – 74,092 miles
  • 2011 – 56,329 miles
  • 2010 – 47,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,447 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,447 miles (+15,213)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    172,447 miles
    Test number
    559898192000
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass157,234 miles (+7,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    157,234 miles
    Test number
    555275928909
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass149,706 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    149,706 miles
    Test number
    854421053303
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • Advisory((0.50))...P3,,,,16 YR OLD//MILS ETC ETC,,,315/35/20 X 2 REARS & 275/40/20 X 2 FRONTS,,

  4. Fail149,706 miles (+3,841)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,706 miles
    Test number
    979210892504
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • Advisory((0.50))...P3,,,,16 YR OLD//MILS ETC ETC,,,315/35/20 X 2 REARS & 275/40/20 X 2 FRONTS,,

  5. Pass145,865 miles (+3,138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    145,865 miles
    Test number
    134941025551
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear seat belt buckles below seat
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass142,727 miles (+3,202)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    142,727 miles
    Test number
    760025285102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,525 miles
    Test number
    388668807367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail139,525 miles (+3,900)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,525 miles
    Test number
    955581034042
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass135,625 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    135,625 miles
    Test number
    683489253679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail135,625 miles (+2,779)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,625 miles
    Test number
    569647609053
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass132,846 miles (+1,415)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    132,846 miles
    Test number
    212539965507
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread chafed
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre close to limit
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass131,431 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    131,431 miles
    Test number
    943642255374
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail131,431 miles (+1,840)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,431 miles
    Test number
    524767336546
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass129,591 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    129,591 miles
    Test number
    554422098083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail129,591 miles (+10,708)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,591 miles
    Test number
    574097863076
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass118,883 miles (+14,603)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    118,883 miles
    Test number
    998852925005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,280 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    104,280 miles
    Test number
    357505114049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail104,280 miles (+6,074)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,280 miles
    Test number
    809665614009
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass98,206 miles (+24,114)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    98,206 miles
    Test number
    168738843165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass74,092 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,092 miles
    Test number
    325640652157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,019 miles (+17,690)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,019 miles
    Test number
    839018332159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,329 miles (+8,796)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,329 miles
    Test number
    408317131130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,533 miles
    Test number
    494319920454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 PYL

Does A12 PYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 PYL is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on A12 PYL?
The MOT on A12 PYL is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 PYL done?
A12 PYL was recorded at 172,447 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 8,312 miles a year.
Has A12 PYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 PYL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on A12 PYL 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 A12 PYL find?
A12 PYL passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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