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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,979 cc

S26 AERMOT history

S26 AER is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 159,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

S26 AER black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
159,367 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 AER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 AER was last recorded at 159,367 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 8,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,376 miles · 9 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
8,991 miles
Average per year
8,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,367 miles
  • 2022 – 150,376 miles
  • 2021 – 143,765 miles
  • 2020 – 133,747 miles
  • 2019 – 119,530 miles
  • 2018 – 107,984 miles
  • 2017 – 89,579 miles
  • 2016 – 76,226 miles
  • 2015 – 62,172 miles
  • 2014 – 49,219 miles
  • 2013 – 36,500 miles
  • 2012 – 25,612 miles
  • 2011 – 18,790 miles
  • 2010 – 15,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,367 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,367 miles (+8,991)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    159,367 miles
    Test number
    274787617827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass150,376 miles (+6,611)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    150,376 miles
    Test number
    441812639200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,765 miles (+10,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    143,765 miles
    Test number
    846529821234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass133,747 miles (+14,217)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    133,747 miles
    Test number
    482736107679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,530 miles (+11,546)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    119,530 miles
    Test number
    756014490129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,984 miles (+18,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    107,984 miles
    Test number
    294063550880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass89,579 miles (+13,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    89,579 miles
    Test number
    775376916818
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass76,226 miles (+14,054)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,226 miles
    Test number
    735205222914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,172 miles (+12,953)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,172 miles
    Test number
    536251525145
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass49,219 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    49,219 miles
    Test number
    616495214183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,084 miles (+12,584)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,084 miles
    Test number
    578643714117
    • FailureNearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass36,500 miles (+10,888)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,500 miles
    Test number
    797677513198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,612 miles (+6,822)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,612 miles
    Test number
    325778602130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,790 miles (+3,409)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    18,790 miles
    Test number
    207693301445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    15,381 miles
    Test number
    764098310194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,057 km
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    16,057 km
    Test number
    884413719119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 AER

Does S26 AER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 AER is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 AER?
The MOT on S26 AER is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 AER done?
S26 AER was recorded at 159,367 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 8,858 miles a year.
Has S26 AER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 AER has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2014.
Has the mileage on S26 AER 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 S26 AER find?
S26 AER passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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