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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

C6 BOSMOT history

C6 BOS is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 8 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 119,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

C6 BOS grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
119,390 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 BOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 BOS was last recorded at 119,390 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 3,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,330 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,060 miles
Average per year
5,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,390 miles
  • 2024 – 116,330 miles
  • 2023 – 113,913 miles
  • 2022 – 109,724 miles
  • 2021 – 106,893 miles
  • 2020 – 103,769 miles
  • 2019 – 95,151 miles
  • 2018 – 87,382 miles
  • 2017 – 83,722 miles
  • 2016 – 78,327 miles
  • 2015 – 72,581 miles
  • 2014 – 66,311 miles
  • 2013 – 55,901 miles
  • 2012 – 42,506 miles
  • 2011 – 30,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,390 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,390 miles (+3,060)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    119,390 miles
    Test number
    244050732193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass116,330 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    116,330 miles
    Test number
    678493876213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail116,330 miles (+2,417)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,330 miles
    Test number
    870497880854
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass113,913 miles (+4,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    113,913 miles
    Test number
    209325242531
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass109,724 miles (+2,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,724 miles
    Test number
    509622160799
    • 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))
  6. Pass106,893 miles (+3,124)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    106,893 miles
    Test number
    472644102358
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass103,769 miles (+8,618)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,769 miles
    Test number
    965336489586
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass95,151 miles (+7,769)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,151 miles
    Test number
    775447849317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,382 miles (+3,660)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,382 miles
    Test number
    411413765222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,722 miles (+5,395)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,722 miles
    Test number
    292936097012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,327 miles (+5,746)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    78,327 miles
    Test number
    792740750706
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn badly on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn badly on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass72,581 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    72,581 miles
    Test number
    375670745006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail72,580 miles (+6,269)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,580 miles
    Test number
    605060145025
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass66,311 miles (+10,410)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,311 miles
    Test number
    517868334069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,901 miles (+13,395)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,901 miles
    Test number
    947269833014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,506 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    42,506 miles
    Test number
    227881442084
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cut on outer side wall.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cut in tread pattern down to cords but within MOT limits at this time.
  17. Fail42,506 miles (+12,260)2 dangerous4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,506 miles
    Test number
    457311642030
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cut on outer side wall.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cut in tread pattern down to cords but within MOT limits at this time.
  18. Pass30,246 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,246 miles
    Test number
    967616741030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,224 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,224 miles
    Test number
    967607821026
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteN/s rear inner side light not working

Questions about C6 BOS

Does C6 BOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 BOS is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C6 BOS?
The MOT on C6 BOS is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 BOS done?
C6 BOS was recorded at 119,390 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 5,988 miles a year.
Has C6 BOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 BOS has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on C6 BOS 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 C6 BOS find?
C6 BOS passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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