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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

K21 AKRMOT history

K21 AKR is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 26 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 141,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

K21 AKR blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
141,248 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 AKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 AKR was last recorded at 141,248 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,035 miles · 27 May 2026
Between the last two tests
213 miles
Average per year
5,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,248 miles
  • 2025 – 137,863 miles
  • 2024 – 133,191 miles
  • 2023 – 128,210 miles
  • 2022 – 124,032 miles
  • 2021 – 117,451 miles
  • 2020 – 112,337 miles
  • 2019 – 103,943 miles
  • 2018 – 100,700 miles
  • 2017 – 92,197 miles
  • 2016 – 88,011 miles
  • 2015 – 80,998 miles
  • 2014 – 72,832 miles
  • 2013 – 63,839 miles
  • 2012 – 56,081 miles
  • 2011 – 46,989 miles
  • 2010 – 43,835 miles
  • 2009 – 41,035 miles
  • 2007 – 30,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,248 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front level sensor damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,248 miles (+213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    141,248 miles
    Test number
    386944606934
    • AdvisoryOffside Front level sensor damaged
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  2. Fail141,035 miles (+3,172)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,035 miles
    Test number
    347847277700
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front level sensor damaged
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  3. Pass137,863 miles (+55)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    137,863 miles
    Test number
    991455715466
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front level sensor broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  4. Fail137,808 miles (+4,617)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,808 miles
    Test number
    784792862555
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front level sensor broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  5. Pass133,191 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    133,191 miles
    Test number
    886487102545
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Door handle

  6. Fail133,191 miles (+4,981)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,191 miles
    Test number
    101256460278
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Door handle

  7. Pass128,210 miles (+4,178)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    128,210 miles
    Test number
    778975198773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,032 miles (+6,581)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,032 miles
    Test number
    551425438973
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass117,451 miles (+5,114)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,451 miles
    Test number
    849096100331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,337 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,337 miles
    Test number
    670262379138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50R19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer CV gaiter has small cracks.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail112,337 miles (+8,394)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,337 miles
    Test number
    163323263308
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50R19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer CV gaiter has small cracks.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass103,943 miles (+3,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,943 miles
    Test number
    403992410723
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 30% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass100,700 miles (+8,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    100,700 miles
    Test number
    237734635138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45/19 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45/19 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass92,197 miles (+4,186)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    92,197 miles
    Test number
    779609739700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,011 miles (+7,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    88,011 miles
    Test number
    988198188990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush outer (2.5.B.2b)

  16. Pass80,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    80,998 miles
    Test number
    543816959323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,998 miles (+8,166)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,998 miles
    Test number
    698608803068
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass72,832 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,832 miles
    Test number
    609788234300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail72,832 miles (+8,993)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,832 miles
    Test number
    507646234326
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass63,839 miles (+1)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    63,839 miles
    Test number
    406928213357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail63,838 miles (+7,757)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,838 miles
    Test number
    796367813356
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass56,081 miles (+9,092)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    56,081 miles
    Test number
    345579512320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,989 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,989 miles
    Test number
    426138521459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass46,968 miles (+3,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    46,968 miles
    Test number
    539974101397
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass43,835 miles (+2,800)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,835 miles
    Test number
    664503950152
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass41,035 miles (+10,970)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    41,035 miles
    Test number
    411292459146
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass30,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    30,065 miles
    Test number
    631216107216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 AKR

Does K21 AKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 AKR is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 AKR?
The MOT on K21 AKR is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 AKR done?
K21 AKR was recorded at 141,248 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 5,883 miles a year.
Has K21 AKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 AKR has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
Has the mileage on K21 AKR 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 K21 AKR find?
K21 AKR passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front level sensor damaged; outer sill covers fitted.

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