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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

NKS 189MOT history

NKS 189 is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 123,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

NKS 189 grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
123,865 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NKS 189
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NKS 189 was last recorded at 123,865 miles on 29 Oct 2026, 9,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,743 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,122 miles
Average per year
6,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,865 miles
  • 2025 – 114,743 miles
  • 2024 – 104,632 miles
  • 2023 – 93,282 miles
  • 2022 – 84,865 miles
  • 2021 – 76,292 miles
  • 2020 – 66,810 miles
  • 2019 – 59,316 miles
  • 2018 – 55,086 miles
  • 2017 – 50,746 miles
  • 2016 – 43,635 miles
  • 2015 – 35,811 miles
  • 2014 – 31,907 miles
  • 2013 – 26,347 miles
  • 2012 – 22,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,865 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch loose

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak / seepage ..sump seal damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,865 miles (+9,122)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    123,865 miles
    Test number
    787243989339
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass114,743 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    114,743 miles
    Test number
    480283507193
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail114,743 miles (+10,111)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,743 miles
    Test number
    773154201778
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass104,632 miles (+11,350)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    104,632 miles
    Test number
    386790124231
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch loose (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,282 miles (+8,417)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,282 miles
    Test number
    342029750668
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch loose (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,865 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,865 miles
    Test number
    744937425379
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch loose (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor leak / seepage ..sump seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test very rear

  7. Fail84,859 miles (+8,567)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,859 miles
    Test number
    965694581003
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch loose (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor leak / seepage ..sump seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test very rear

  8. Pass76,292 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,292 miles
    Test number
    217849126237
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front very poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear ***close to mot refusal*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust [earth strap] broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor leak / seepage ..sump seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test very rear
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges 0mm close to cord / ply (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail76,292 miles (+9,482)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,292 miles
    Test number
    594468684787
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front very poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear ***close to mot refusal*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust [earth strap] broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor leak / seepage ..sump seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test very rear
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges 0mm close to cord / ply (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass66,810 miles (+7,494)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,810 miles
    Test number
    207841462073
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3.0mm/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.8mm/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))

  11. Pass59,316 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,316 miles
    Test number
    949105321697
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring testable items

  12. Fail59,316 miles (+4,230)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,316 miles
    Test number
    146986889551
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring testable items

  13. Pass55,086 miles (+4,340)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,086 miles
    Test number
    704045885355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,746 miles
    Test number
    753185725191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,746 miles (+7,111)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,746 miles
    Test number
    143142159875
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass43,635 miles (+7,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,635 miles
    Test number
    438652122757
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass35,811 miles (+3,904)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,811 miles
    Test number
    346441395003
    • 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
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished
    • NoteUnable to check emmisions due to vehicle running to clean

  18. Pass31,907 miles (+5,560)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,907 miles
    Test number
    909329574024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,347 miles (+4,260)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,347 miles
    Test number
    166551073420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,087 miles
    Test number
    359621382072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NKS 189

What vehicle is registration NKS 189 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NKS 189 on a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Mar 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does NKS 189 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NKS 189 is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on NKS 189?
The MOT on NKS 189 is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NKS 189 done?
NKS 189 was recorded at 123,865 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 6,968 miles a year.
Has NKS 189 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NKS 189 has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on NKS 189 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 NKS 189 find?
NKS 189 passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated, and 4 more.

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