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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

K18 AKMMOT history

K18 AKM is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 82,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

K18 AKM grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
82,743 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 AKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 AKM was last recorded at 82,743 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 2,989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,754 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,989 miles
Average per year
4,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,743 miles
  • 2025 – 79,754 miles
  • 2024 – 76,925 miles
  • 2023 – 73,835 miles
  • 2022 – 70,316 miles
  • 2021 – 69,395 miles
  • 2020 – 65,814 miles
  • 2019 – 62,531 miles
  • 2017 – 56,298 miles
  • 2016 – 49,286 miles
  • 2015 – 41,721 miles
  • 2014 – 30,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,743 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • SMOKE TEST: None detected.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,743 miles (+2,989)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    82,743 miles
    Test number
    402037930730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,754 miles (+2,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    79,754 miles
    Test number
    983414017229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass76,925 miles (+3,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    76,925 miles
    Test number
    401870262907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass73,835 miles (+3,519)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    73,835 miles
    Test number
    542782371344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,316 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    70,316 miles
    Test number
    454528088992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,395 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    69,395 miles
    Test number
    571694655637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail69,391 miles (+3,577)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,391 miles
    Test number
    528981672527
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass65,814 miles (+3,283)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,814 miles
    Test number
    967109774183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,531 miles (+6,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    62,531 miles
    Test number
    292784206716
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Non obligatory sidelight not working
  10. Pass56,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    56,298 miles
    Test number
    963582682706
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Fail56,298 miles (+7,012)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,298 miles
    Test number
    679715180020
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass49,286 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    49,286 miles
    Test number
    480787143192
    • AdvisorySMOKE TEST: None detected.
    • AdvisoryTrailer socket working as intended when investigated further. Trailer socket tester is not compatible with this vehicle.
  13. Fail49,286 miles (+7,565)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,286 miles
    Test number
    227236372868
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • AdvisorySMOKE TEST: None detected.
  14. Pass41,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    41,721 miles
    Test number
    994909322012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,721 miles (+11,140)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,721 miles
    Test number
    146354939372
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass30,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    30,581 miles
    Test number
    337841244394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 AKM

Does K18 AKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 AKM is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 AKM?
The MOT on K18 AKM is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 AKM done?
K18 AKM was recorded at 82,743 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 4,648 miles a year.
Has K18 AKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 AKM has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on K18 AKM 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 K18 AKM find?
K18 AKM passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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