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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

K21 TUXMOT history

K21 TUX is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 189,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

K21 TUX silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
189,816 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 TUX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 TUX was last recorded at 189,816 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 13,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,788 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
13,028 miles
Average per year
10,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,816 miles
  • 2025 – 176,788 miles
  • 2024 – 159,100 miles
  • 2023 – 149,247 miles
  • 2022 – 141,174 miles
  • 2021 – 133,674 miles
  • 2020 – 123,097 miles
  • 2019 – 119,696 miles
  • 2018 – 112,127 miles
  • 2017 – 104,283 miles
  • 2016 – 97,818 miles
  • 2015 – 85,933 miles
  • 2014 – 61,245 miles
  • 2012 – 40,028 miles
  • 2011 – 29,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,816 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tpms light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,816 miles (+13,028)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    189,816 miles
    Test number
    304397976897
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass176,788 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    176,788 miles
    Test number
    238427855484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  3. Fail176,785 miles (+17,685)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,785 miles
    Test number
    539258883667
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  4. Pass159,100 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    159,100 miles
    Test number
    985266887373
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail159,097 miles (+61)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,097 miles
    Test number
    776924198306
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail159,036 miles (+9,789)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,036 miles
    Test number
    171204730478
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass149,247 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    149,247 miles
    Test number
    846006545718
    • 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))
  8. Fail149,247 miles (+8,073)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,247 miles
    Test number
    461185340547
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  9. Pass141,174 miles (+7,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    141,174 miles
    Test number
    274409881700
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass133,674 miles (+10,577)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,674 miles
    Test number
    246733633072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,097 miles (+3,401)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,097 miles
    Test number
    949194636427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,696 miles (+7,569)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,696 miles
    Test number
    691335983229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,127 miles (+7,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    112,127 miles
    Test number
    695257449841
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre spitting on inner wall
  14. Pass104,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    104,283 miles
    Test number
    448337324712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail104,283 miles (+6,465)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,283 miles
    Test number
    548289826305
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass97,818 miles (+11,885)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    97,818 miles
    Test number
    152530625322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,933 miles (+24,688)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    85,933 miles
    Test number
    249113209490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,245 miles (+21,217)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    61,245 miles
    Test number
    897246804031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,028 miles (+10,813)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,028 miles
    Test number
    649500582135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,215 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,215 miles
    Test number
    895564771174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  21. Fail29,215 miles2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,215 miles
    Test number
    465954371116
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about K21 TUX

Does K21 TUX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 TUX is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 TUX?
The MOT on K21 TUX is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 TUX done?
K21 TUX was recorded at 189,816 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 10,518 miles a year.
Has K21 TUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 TUX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on K21 TUX 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 TUX find?
K21 TUX passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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