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Black · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2016 · 1,997 cc

EF16 KOWMOT history

EF16 KOW is a black hybrid electric (clean) BMW X5 first used on 6 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 153,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

EF16 KOW black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
153,901 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
9,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EF16 KOW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
6 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

EF16 KOW was last recorded at 153,901 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 8,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Oct 2024: 136,374 miles, lower than 205,633 miles on 23 Oct 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,561 miles · 25 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,340 miles
Average per year
9,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,901 miles
  • 2025 – 145,561 miles
  • 2024 – 136,374 miles
  • 2023 – 205,633 miles
  • 2022 – 115,121 miles
  • 2021 – 105,992 miles
  • 2020 – 95,550 miles
  • 2019 – 79,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,901 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 25 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,901 miles (+8,340)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    153,901 miles
    Test number
    956785769730
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,561 miles (+9,187)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    145,561 miles
    Test number
    376679836872
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass136,374 miles (-69,259)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,374 miles
    Test number
    636276849818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass205,633 miles (+90,512)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    205,633 miles
    Test number
    867336487644
    • MinorNearside Front 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
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass115,121 miles (+9,129)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,121 miles
    Test number
    298482861950
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  6. Pass105,992 miles (+10,442)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,992 miles
    Test number
    913995186694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,550 miles (+16,004)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,550 miles
    Test number
    699987666659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,546 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,546 miles
    Test number
    614885641414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about EF16 KOW

Does EF16 KOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on EF16 KOW is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on EF16 KOW?
The MOT on EF16 KOW is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has EF16 KOW done?
EF16 KOW was recorded at 153,901 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 9,966 miles a year.
Has EF16 KOW ever failed its MOT?
No. EF16 KOW has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on EF16 KOW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Oct 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on EF16 KOW find?
EF16 KOW passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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