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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

K70 ARJMOT history

K70 ARJ is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 21 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 165,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

K70 ARJ blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
165,052 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K70 ARJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K70 ARJ was last recorded at 165,052 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,038 miles · 29 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
10,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,052 miles
  • 2025 – 164,334 miles
  • 2024 – 161,468 miles
  • 2023 – 158,015 miles
  • 2022 – 152,926 miles
  • 2021 – 143,798 miles
  • 2020 – 138,897 miles
  • 2019 – 127,006 miles
  • 2018 – 112,583 miles
  • 2017 – 93,204 miles
  • 2016 – 70,209 miles
  • 2015 – 48,288 miles
  • 2014 – 27,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,052 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))Recorded 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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,052 miles (+14)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    165,052 miles
    Test number
    182869310347
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail165,038 miles (+704)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,038 miles
    Test number
    496765594294
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass164,334 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    164,334 miles
    Test number
    489709634079
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail164,297 miles (+2,829)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,297 miles
    Test number
    464306298958
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass161,468 miles (+3,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    161,468 miles
    Test number
    464804706054
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass158,015 miles (+5,089)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    158,015 miles
    Test number
    203773463786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass152,926 miles (+9,128)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    152,926 miles
    Test number
    377246032323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass143,798 miles (+4,901)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    143,798 miles
    Test number
    118821588484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,897 miles (+11,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    138,897 miles
    Test number
    983262574082
    • 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))

  10. Pass127,006 miles (+14,423)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    127,006 miles
    Test number
    872443829829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,583 miles (+19,379)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    112,583 miles
    Test number
    160380959140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,204 miles (+22,995)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    93,204 miles
    Test number
    107300203255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,209 miles (+21,921)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,209 miles
    Test number
    664178450528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,288 miles (+21,018)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,288 miles
    Test number
    737265605041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass27,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    27,270 miles
    Test number
    239966204010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,270 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,270 miles
    Test number
    578786004049
    • FailureNearside Front 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)

Questions about K70 ARJ

Does K70 ARJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K70 ARJ is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K70 ARJ?
The MOT on K70 ARJ is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K70 ARJ done?
K70 ARJ was recorded at 165,052 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 10,890 miles a year.
Has K70 ARJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K70 ARJ has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on K70 ARJ 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 K70 ARJ find?
K70 ARJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside.

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