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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

K50 GWEMOT history

K50 GWE is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 28 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 143,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

K50 GWE black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
143,120 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 GWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 GWE was last recorded at 143,120 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 2,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,084 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,036 miles
Average per year
7,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,120 miles
  • 2024 – 141,084 miles
  • 2023 – 137,121 miles
  • 2022 – 136,331 miles
  • 2021 – 131,017 miles
  • 2020 – 129,039 miles
  • 2019 – 111,978 miles
  • 2018 – 103,870 miles
  • 2017 – 94,693 miles
  • 2016 – 86,853 miles
  • 2015 – 81,352 miles
  • 2014 – 72,320 miles
  • 2013 – 63,071 miles
  • 2012 – 45,677 miles
  • 2011 – 31,690 miles
  • 2010 – 23,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,120 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Differential leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Engine covers/undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Both front tyres worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,120 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    143,120 miles
    Test number
    484236996814
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential leaking

  2. Fail143,120 miles (+2,036)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,120 miles
    Test number
    527303630926
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential leaking

  3. Pass141,084 miles (+3,963)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    141,084 miles
    Test number
    834924571320
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryKnocking sound coming from front - unable to determine location
    • AdvisoryRear Differential leaking

  4. Pass137,121 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    137,121 miles
    Test number
    844529661696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,331 miles (+5,314)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    136,331 miles
    Test number
    743715161917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass131,017 miles (+1,978)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    131,017 miles
    Test number
    537300741901
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear differential

  7. Pass129,039 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    129,039 miles
    Test number
    212411292820
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted

  8. Fail129,039 miles (+17,061)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,039 miles
    Test number
    584093603455
    • MajorOffside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted

  9. Pass111,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    111,978 miles
    Test number
    392276245844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,978 miles (+8,108)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,978 miles
    Test number
    707211538990
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass103,870 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    103,870 miles
    Test number
    763114338213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail103,866 miles (+9,173)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,866 miles
    Test number
    324392871809
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge on cords (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass94,693 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,693 miles
    Test number
    373209465731
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Fail94,691 miles (+7,838)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,691 miles
    Test number
    466052050309
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass86,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,853 miles
    Test number
    107897893826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,853 miles (+5,501)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,853 miles
    Test number
    961491946207
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  17. Pass81,352 miles (+9,032)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    81,352 miles
    Test number
    227793765082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,320 miles (+9,249)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,320 miles
    Test number
    766224764082
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass63,071 miles (+17,394)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,071 miles
    Test number
    865833763104
    • NoteRear nearside tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteRear offside tyre worn on inside edge

  20. Pass45,677 miles (+13,987)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    45,677 miles
    Test number
    398983472146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre close to wear indicators

  21. Pass31,690 miles (+7,819)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,690 miles
    Test number
    967946141148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    23,871 miles
    Test number
    564771760144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,870 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,870 miles
    Test number
    504601360137
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Questions about K50 GWE

Does K50 GWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 GWE is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K50 GWE?
The MOT on K50 GWE is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 GWE done?
K50 GWE was recorded at 143,120 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 7,645 miles a year.
Has K50 GWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 GWE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on K50 GWE 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 K50 GWE find?
K50 GWE passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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