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BMW X5

White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

S26 ERKMOT history

S26 ERK is a white diesel BMW X5 first used on 11 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 58,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

S26 ERK white BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
58,585 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 ERK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 ERK was last recorded at 58,585 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,583 miles · 16 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,585 miles
  • 2025 – 50,525 miles
  • 2024 – 41,389 miles
  • 2023 – 38,271 miles
  • 2022 – 36,959 miles
  • 2021 – 34,742 miles
  • 2020 – 31,686 miles
  • 2019 – 28,585 miles
  • 2018 – 24,795 miles
  • 2017 – 21,609 miles
  • 2016 – 18,426 miles
  • 2015 – 15,370 miles
  • 2014 – 10,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,585 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,585 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    58,585 miles
    Test number
    650762402301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail58,583 miles (+8,058)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,583 miles
    Test number
    930914216892
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass50,525 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    50,525 miles
    Test number
    686018388877
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail50,522 miles (+9,133)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,522 miles
    Test number
    135915269706
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass41,389 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    41,389 miles
    Test number
    603321208973
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail41,389 miles (+3,118)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,389 miles
    Test number
    295590195140
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass38,271 miles (+1,312)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    38,271 miles
    Test number
    154477686626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,959 miles (+2,217)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    36,959 miles
    Test number
    196010293412
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass34,742 miles (+3,056)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    34,742 miles
    Test number
    809416878357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass31,686 miles (+3,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    31,686 miles
    Test number
    584654072551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv gaiter deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass28,585 miles (+3,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    28,585 miles
    Test number
    818950403136
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre close legal limit

  12. Pass24,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    24,795 miles
    Test number
    709400251372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail24,794 miles (+3,185)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,794 miles
    Test number
    542308131850
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass21,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    21,609 miles
    Test number
    590008622732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail21,609 miles (+3,183)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,609 miles
    Test number
    446259654766
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  16. Pass18,426 miles (+3,056)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    18,426 miles
    Test number
    418371747208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,370 miles (+4,537)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    15,370 miles
    Test number
    144288221884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail10,833 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,833 miles
    Test number
    529589464286
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  19. Pass10,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    10,833 miles
    Test number
    979219864272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 ERK

Does S26 ERK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 ERK is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 ERK?
The MOT on S26 ERK is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 ERK done?
S26 ERK was recorded at 58,585 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 4,217 miles a year.
Has S26 ERK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 ERK has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S26 ERK 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 ERK find?
S26 ERK passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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