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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

K50 XBYMOT history

K50 XBY is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 25 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 155,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

K50 XBY silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
155,208 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 XBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 XBY was last recorded at 155,208 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 3,936 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,272 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,936 miles
Average per year
6,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,208 miles
  • 2024 – 151,272 miles
  • 2023 – 143,396 miles
  • 2022 – 140,885 miles
  • 2021 – 134,161 miles
  • 2020 – 128,857 miles
  • 2019 – 123,122 miles
  • 2018 – 117,705 miles
  • 2017 – 112,848 miles
  • 2016 – 108,578 miles
  • 2012 – 105,097 miles
  • 2010 – 96,304 miles
  • 2009 – 82,132 miles
  • 2008 – 61,789 miles
  • 2007 – 46,079 miles
  • 2006 – 23,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,208 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,208 miles (+3,936)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    155,208 miles
    Test number
    143224842042
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass151,272 miles3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    151,272 miles
    Test number
    325617071411
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail151,272 miles (+15)1 repaired3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,272 miles
    Test number
    571528123608
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail151,257 miles (+7,861)1 major1 repaired3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,257 miles
    Test number
    847204908286
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass143,396 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    143,396 miles
    Test number
    550137697773
    • 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail143,396 miles (+2,511)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,396 miles
    Test number
    459192462550
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass140,885 miles (+6,724)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    140,885 miles
    Test number
    124280921148
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass134,161 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    134,161 miles
    Test number
    615778925417
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside Upper (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail134,161 miles (+5,304)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,161 miles
    Test number
    631600288059
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside Upper (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass128,857 miles (+5,735)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    128,857 miles
    Test number
    445302043447
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass123,122 miles (+5,417)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,122 miles
    Test number
    778877311043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,705 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    117,705 miles
    Test number
    912192174864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,695 miles (+4,847)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,695 miles
    Test number
    922502999182
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

  14. Pass112,848 miles (+4,270)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    112,848 miles
    Test number
    853131459858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass108,578 miles (+3,481)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,578 miles
    Test number
    954098108608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,097 miles (+8,793)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    105,097 miles
    Test number
    515108832186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,304 miles (+689)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    96,304 miles
    Test number
    254784870272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail95,615 miles (+631)5 dangerous5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,615 miles
    Test number
    402557960244
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • DangerousRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • DangerousRear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail94,984 miles (+12,852)1 dangerous6 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,984 miles
    Test number
    844315930236
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f, o/s/r tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteO/s/r lower side light n/w

  20. Pass82,132 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    82,132 miles
    Test number
    732821769216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,644 miles (+19,855)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,644 miles
    Test number
    753441359265
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  22. Pass61,789 miles (+15,710)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    61,789 miles
    Test number
    111604338212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,079 miles (+22,678)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,079 miles
    Test number
    732376337102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    23,401 miles
    Test number
    431902126109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K50 XBY

Does K50 XBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 XBY is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K50 XBY?
The MOT on K50 XBY is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 XBY done?
K50 XBY was recorded at 155,208 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 6,735 miles a year.
Has K50 XBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 XBY has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on K50 XBY 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 XBY find?
K50 XBY passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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