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BMW X6

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

C5 AYYMOT history

C5 AYY is a silver diesel BMW X6 first used on 9 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 107,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2025.

C5 AYY silver BMW X6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2026
Mileage
107,724 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 AYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X6
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 AYY was last recorded at 107,724 miles on 26 Aug 2025, 157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,567 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
157 miles
Average per year
7,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,724 miles
  • 2024 – 101,659 miles
  • 2023 – 96,305 miles
  • 2022 – 88,789 miles
  • 2021 – 82,349 miles
  • 2020 – 76,220 miles
  • 2019 – 68,953 miles
  • 2018 – 60,409 miles
  • 2017 – 51,172 miles
  • 2016 – 39,435 miles
  • 2015 – 27,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,724 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,724 miles (+157)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    107,724 miles
    Test number
    241311749226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail107,567 miles (+5,908)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,567 miles
    Test number
    302361521494
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,659 miles (+5,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    101,659 miles
    Test number
    194867529485
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,305 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    96,305 miles
    Test number
    178809709951
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail96,305 miles (+7,516)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,305 miles
    Test number
    784234339696
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass88,789 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    88,789 miles
    Test number
    376794454821
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch broken (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail88,789 miles (+6,440)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,789 miles
    Test number
    627641391786
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch broken (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass82,349 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    82,349 miles
    Test number
    816205163116
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

  9. Fail82,349 miles (+6,129)2 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,349 miles
    Test number
    121512147415
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass76,220 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    76,220 miles
    Test number
    166479171196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail76,219 miles (+7,266)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,219 miles
    Test number
    573726607142
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front tyre has been run flat
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass68,953 miles (+8,544)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,953 miles
    Test number
    490055944558
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

  13. Pass60,409 miles (+9,237)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,409 miles
    Test number
    492287726395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn smooth on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn smooth on edges
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass51,172 miles (+11,737)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,172 miles
    Test number
    828065233304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,435 miles (+12,184)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,435 miles
    Test number
    804051689814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,251 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,251 miles
    Test number
    956824065058
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail27,251 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,251 miles
    Test number
    117543165421
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about C5 AYY

Does C5 AYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 AYY expired on 25 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 AYY?
The MOT on C5 AYY expired on 25 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 AYY done?
C5 AYY was recorded at 107,724 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2025, an average of 7,678 miles a year.
Has C5 AYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 AYY has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 AYY 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 C5 AYY find?
C5 AYY passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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