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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

K23 BAHMOT history

K23 BAH is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 5 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 198,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

K23 BAH blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
198,961 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 BAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
5 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 BAH was last recorded at 198,961 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 8,069 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,892 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,069 miles
Average per year
10,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,961 miles
  • 2025 – 190,892 miles
  • 2024 – 177,715 miles
  • 2023 – 169,572 miles
  • 2022 – 163,125 miles
  • 2021 – 159,042 miles
  • 2020 – 151,957 miles
  • 2019 – 140,455 miles
  • 2018 – 129,559 miles
  • 2017 – 117,822 miles
  • 2016 – 105,404 miles
  • 2015 – 91,856 miles
  • 2013 – 73,353 miles
  • 2012 – 58,784 miles
  • 2011 – 57,329 miles
  • 2009 – 25,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,961 miles
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,961 miles (+8,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    198,961 miles
    Test number
    354433251703
    • 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))

  2. Pass190,892 miles (+13,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    190,892 miles
    Test number
    964400076266
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass177,715 miles (+8,143)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    177,715 miles
    Test number
    906241287568
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  4. Pass169,572 miles (+6,447)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    169,572 miles
    Test number
    774331587869
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  5. Pass163,125 miles (+4,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    163,125 miles
    Test number
    492130771299
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass159,042 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    159,042 miles
    Test number
    496728765550
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail159,042 miles (+7,085)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,042 miles
    Test number
    807296093444
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass151,957 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    151,957 miles
    Test number
    585906892060
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake reading low
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail151,957 miles (+11,502)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,957 miles
    Test number
    759628851584
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake reading low
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass140,455 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    140,455 miles
    Test number
    243910162417
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside' upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside lower suspension arms 'front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both rear shock absorber casings
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel.

  11. Fail140,455 miles (+10,896)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,455 miles
    Test number
    631397525230
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside' upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside lower suspension arms 'front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both rear shock absorber casings

  12. Pass129,559 miles (+11,737)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    129,559 miles
    Test number
    709080172857
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under guards fitted

  13. Pass117,822 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    117,822 miles
    Test number
    817841083446
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges

  14. Fail117,812 miles (+12,408)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,812 miles
    Test number
    165328207628
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges

  15. Pass105,404 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    105,404 miles
    Test number
    501529880851
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  16. Fail105,394 miles (+13,538)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,394 miles
    Test number
    731626886508
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  17. Pass91,856 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    91,856 miles
    Test number
    778116015099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail91,846 miles (+18,493)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,846 miles
    Test number
    805066515011
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass73,353 miles (+14,569)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    73,353 miles
    Test number
    858400383267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,784 miles (+1,455)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    58,784 miles
    Test number
    255421972225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,329 miles
    Test number
    246214511387
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail57,329 miles (+22,594)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,329 miles
    Test number
    488074411489
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass34,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    34,735 miles
    Test number
    425133431006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,735 miles (+8,770)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,735 miles
    Test number
    895853631046
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass25,965 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,965 miles
    Test number
    700957169257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,942 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,942 miles
    Test number
    230046269235
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s and n/s front suspension bushes

Questions about K23 BAH

Does K23 BAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K23 BAH is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K23 BAH?
The MOT on K23 BAH is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K23 BAH done?
K23 BAH was recorded at 198,961 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 10,587 miles a year.
Has K23 BAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 BAH has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on K23 BAH 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 K23 BAH find?
K23 BAH passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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