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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

FST 73MOT history

FST 73 is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 8 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

FST 73 grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
146,523 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FST 73
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FST 73 was last recorded at 146,523 miles on 18 May 2026, 7,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,140 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,383 miles
Average per year
7,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,523 miles
  • 2025 – 139,140 miles
  • 2024 – 130,172 miles
  • 2023 – 121,149 miles
  • 2022 – 111,528 miles
  • 2021 – 104,176 miles
  • 2020 – 103,139 miles
  • 2019 – 95,614 miles
  • 2018 – 88,703 miles
  • 2017 – 83,381 miles
  • 2016 – 77,147 miles
  • 2015 – 75,050 miles
  • 2014 – 69,516 miles
  • 2013 – 62,986 miles
  • 2012 – 52,170 miles
  • 2011 – 50,643 miles
  • 2010 – 41,533 miles
  • 2009 – 28,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,523 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear suspension bellows deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,523 miles (+7,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    146,523 miles
    Test number
    229996576234
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  2. Pass139,140 miles (+8,968)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    139,140 miles
    Test number
    204929433903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,172 miles (+9,023)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    130,172 miles
    Test number
    210370663954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,149 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    121,149 miles
    Test number
    356840261764
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear central rear seatbelt buckle twisted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres from 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail121,149 miles (+9,621)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,149 miles
    Test number
    962183035924
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear central rear seatbelt buckle twisted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres from 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,528 miles (+7,352)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    111,528 miles
    Test number
    912088123783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,176 miles (+1,037)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    104,176 miles
    Test number
    462351425257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bellows deteriorated

  8. Pass103,139 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    103,139 miles
    Test number
    697563341893
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bellows deteriorated

  9. Fail103,134 miles (+7,520)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,134 miles
    Test number
    292796815838
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bellows deteriorated

  10. Pass95,614 miles (+6,911)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    95,614 miles
    Test number
    950760882412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass88,703 miles (+5,322)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,703 miles
    Test number
    859514566160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,381 miles (+6,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,381 miles
    Test number
    970606894171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play on Hub (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass77,147 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    77,147 miles
    Test number
    786925789481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,139 miles (+49)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,139 miles
    Test number
    679286332963
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass77,090 miles (+2,040)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    77,090 miles
    Test number
    467152678772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes have protective covering not allowing full inspection

  16. Pass75,050 miles (+5,534)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,050 miles
    Test number
    964326337232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,516 miles (+2,364)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    69,516 miles
    Test number
    775101804362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,152 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    67,152 miles
    Test number
    286005284166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing

  19. Fail67,152 miles (+4,166)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,152 miles
    Test number
    329064884125
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing

  20. Pass62,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    62,986 miles
    Test number
    857633903367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,986 miles (+10,816)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,986 miles
    Test number
    495132003315
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass52,170 miles (+1,527)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,170 miles
    Test number
    229564572130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,643 miles (+9,110)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    50,643 miles
    Test number
    689361541294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,533 miles (+13,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,533 miles
    Test number
    112264920256
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass28,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,348 miles
    Test number
    870576939217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FST 73

What vehicle is registration FST 73 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FST 73 on a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 8 Sept 2006. 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 FST 73 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FST 73 is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on FST 73?
The MOT on FST 73 is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FST 73 done?
FST 73 was recorded at 146,523 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 7,063 miles a year.
Has FST 73 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FST 73 has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2023.
Has the mileage on FST 73 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 FST 73 find?
FST 73 passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear axle corroded.

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