BMW X5
Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,979 cc
K70 AROMOT history
K70 ARO is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 127,091 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 127,091 mi
- At MOT on 29 Sept 2017
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,165 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K70 ARO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Nov 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K70 ARO was last recorded at 127,091 miles on 29 Sept 2017, 3,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2016.
Mileage went down between tests
- 31 Mar 2011: 89,170 miles, lower than 89,210 miles on 30 Mar 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 123,275 miles · 1 Oct 2016
- Between the last two tests
- 3,816 miles
- Average per year
- 7,165 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2017 – 127,091 miles
- 2016 – 123,275 miles
- 2015 – 119,923 miles
- 2014 – 117,040 miles
- 2013 – 108,011 miles
- 2012 – 98,380 miles
- 2011 – 89,170 miles
- 2009 – 80,995 miles
- 2008 – 73,320 miles
- 2007 – 63,153 miles
- 2006 – 53,285 miles
- 2005 – 41,835 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryUnder body/components has surface corrosion
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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2008–2016
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 5 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 288186832460
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder body/components has surface corrosion
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 365570714178
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PassMileage not read4 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 185697996028
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 531054219033
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read4 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 427271635256
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PassMileage not read4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 912389694850
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 398019072704
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront headlamps slightly misty
PassMileage not read4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 409973958211
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
- AdvisoryFront headlamps slightly misty
FailMileage not read1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 593028201354
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
- AdvisoryFront headlamps slightly misty
PassMileage not read1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 481750291003
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass127,091 miles (+3,816)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 127,091 miles
- Test number
- 606075651268
- AdvisoryParking brake needs slight adjustment
- AdvisoryRear diff bush has slight movement
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass123,275 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 123,275 miles
- Test number
- 669810682770
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance right part not working (1.2.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)
FailMileage not read5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 195984520995
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working flashing (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance right part not working (1.2.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)
Pass119,923 miles (+2,883)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 119,923 miles
- Test number
- 208826235286
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSlight diesel leak engine area
Pass117,040 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 117,040 miles
- Test number
- 148687914217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,029 miles (+9,018)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,029 miles
- Test number
- 355293914403
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass108,011 miles (+9,631)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 108,011 miles
- Test number
- 269404043008
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass98,380 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 98,380 miles
- Test number
- 726693712023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSplit in nearside rear tyre inner side wall
Fail98,373 miles (+9,203)3 failures5 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,373 miles
- Test number
- 197982012461
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- NoteFront windows tinted
- NoteHeadlamp leveling device (on suspension) dammaged
- NoteNearside wiperblade split
- NoteOffside front position lamp flickering during test
- NoteSpare eheel & tyre different size
- NoteSplit in nearside rear tyre inner side wall
Pass89,170 miles (-40)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 89,170 miles
- Test number
- 387760191004
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail89,210 miles (+8,215)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,210 miles
- Test number
- 699009081031
- FailureOffside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass80,995 miles (+153)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 80,995 miles
- Test number
- 210751639361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,842 miles (+7,522)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,842 miles
- Test number
- 421840119332
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass73,320 miles (+118)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 73,320 miles
- Test number
- 690004728378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,202 miles (+10,049)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,202 miles
- Test number
- 352390028330
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass63,153 miles (+9,868)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 63,153 miles
- Test number
- 501527107383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,285 miles (+11,450)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 53,285 miles
- Test number
- 174829416327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,835 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 41,835 miles
- Test number
- 413849105359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K70 ARO
- Does K70 ARO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K70 ARO is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K70 ARO?
- The MOT on K70 ARO is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K70 ARO done?
- K70 ARO was recorded at 127,091 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2017, an average of 7,165 miles a year.
- Has K70 ARO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K70 ARO has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2019.
- Has the mileage on K70 ARO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K70 ARO find?
- K70 ARO passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.
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