BMW X5
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc
R16 AAMMOT history
R16 AAM is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 142,481 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 142,481 mi
- At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,219 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R16 AAM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R16 AAM was last recorded at 142,481 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 142,476 miles · 1 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 6,219 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 142,481 miles
- 2024 – 139,878 miles
- 2023 – 136,810 miles
- 2022 – 133,039 miles
- 2021 – 127,822 miles
- 2020 – 123,892 miles
- 2019 – 120,029 miles
- 2018 – 113,036 miles
- 2017 – 104,832 miles
- 2016 – 97,115 miles
- 2015 – 90,712 miles
- 2014 – 86,321 miles
- 2013 – 83,102 miles
- 2012 – 76,079 miles
- 2011 – 66,262 miles
- 2010 – 55,707 miles
- 2009 – 41,237 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,481 miles
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fogging / deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored nearside been hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryLight level bar seizedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front both front wings showing corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on edge 255/50/19/107w
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear balding on edge (strong advise) 285/45/19/111w
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 28 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,481 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 142,481 miles
- Test number
- 121589969624
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fogging / deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored nearside been hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryLight level bar seized
Fail142,476 miles (+2,598)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,476 miles
- Test number
- 659813023137
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding No bearing / tyre checks (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding NO bearing / tyre checks (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding No bearing / tyre checks (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fogging / deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored nearside been hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryLight level bar seized
Pass139,878 miles (+3,068)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 139,878 miles
- Test number
- 855436291649
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights slight fogging (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryLight level bars seized and bending
Pass136,810 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 136,810 miles
- Test number
- 695174154802
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both front wings showing corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on edge 255/50/19/107w (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear balding on edge (strong advise) 285/45/19/111w (5.2.3 (e))
Fail136,809 miles (+3,770)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,809 miles
- Test number
- 423434441692
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too high at both sides (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront both front wings showing corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on edge 255/50/19/107w (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear balding on edge (strong advise) 285/45/19/111w (5.2.3 (e))
Pass133,039 miles (+5,217)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 133,039 miles
- Test number
- 114413032171
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension noise no faults found at time of test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass127,822 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 127,822 miles
- Test number
- 670426085420
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front curved arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail127,820 miles (+3,928)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,820 miles
- Test number
- 995969521085
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front curved arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass123,892 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 123,892 miles
- Test number
- 387569696744
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,861 miles (+3,832)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,861 miles
- Test number
- 615898126787
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass120,029 miles (+6,993)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 120,029 miles
- Test number
- 432704980498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,036 miles (+8,204)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 113,036 miles
- Test number
- 104577081333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,832 miles (+7,717)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 104,832 miles
- Test number
- 840232900796
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,115 miles (+6,403)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 97,115 miles
- Test number
- 191058977841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,712 miles (+4,391)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 90,712 miles
- Test number
- 420573394038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,321 miles (+3,219)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 86,321 miles
- Test number
- 485993184238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,102 miles (+7,023)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 83,102 miles
- Test number
- 355691893285
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
Pass76,079 miles (+9,817)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 76,079 miles
- Test number
- 348133972417
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass66,262 miles (+10,555)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 66,262 miles
- Test number
- 187237791254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,707 miles (+14,470)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 55,707 miles
- Test number
- 604772100380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,237 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 41,237 miles
- Test number
- 761830849217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R16 AAM
- Does R16 AAM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 AAM is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on R16 AAM?
- The MOT on R16 AAM is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R16 AAM done?
- R16 AAM was recorded at 142,481 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 6,219 miles a year.
- Has R16 AAM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R16 AAM has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on R16 AAM 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 R16 AAM find?
- R16 AAM passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both fogging / deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored nearside been hot; light level bar seized.
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