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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

S6 YGSMOT history

S6 YGS is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 20 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 170,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2024.

S6 YGS blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2025
Mileage
170,253 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 YGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 YGS was last recorded at 170,253 miles on 15 Jul 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,251 miles · 12 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 170,253 miles
  • 2023 – 165,258 miles
  • 2022 – 159,409 miles
  • 2021 – 156,317 miles
  • 2020 – 149,930 miles
  • 2018 – 141,134 miles
  • 2017 – 135,068 miles
  • 2016 – 122,971 miles
  • 2015 – 110,415 miles
  • 2014 – 88,816 miles
  • 2013 – 72,806 miles
  • 2012 – 64,011 miles
  • 2011 – 49,990 miles
  • 2010 – 38,914 miles
  • 2009 – 26,555 miles
  • 2008 – 19,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,253 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension parts corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust shield

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,253 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    170,253 miles
    Test number
    622810221800
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension parts corroded

  2. Fail170,251 miles (+4,993)3 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,251 miles
    Test number
    845383199888
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension parts corroded

  3. Pass165,258 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    165,258 miles
    Test number
    975206589292
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail165,258 miles (+3,751)2 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,258 miles
    Test number
    538474862526
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass161,507 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    161,507 miles
    Test number
    325993276738
    • AdvisorySuspension parts corroded

  6. Fail161,505 miles (+2,096)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,505 miles
    Test number
    331714059584
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension parts corroded

  7. Pass159,409 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    159,409 miles
    Test number
    761643655810
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  8. Fail159,408 miles (+3,091)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,408 miles
    Test number
    964810787082
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  9. Pass156,317 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    156,317 miles
    Test number
    783413770363
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail156,302 miles (+6,372)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,302 miles
    Test number
    960577188654
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass149,930 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    149,930 miles
    Test number
    318597449305
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens frosted but not affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail149,928 miles (+8,794)8 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,928 miles
    Test number
    413676650046
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose insecure
    • AdvisoryBrake wear indicator illuminated
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

  13. Pass141,134 miles (+6,066)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    141,134 miles
    Test number
    948789164671
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass135,068 miles (+183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    135,068 miles
    Test number
    559976538652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail134,885 miles (+11,914)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,885 miles
    Test number
    197737085782
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.10 mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass122,971 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    122,971 miles
    Test number
    533217992214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail122,966 miles (+12,551)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,966 miles
    Test number
    245663434517
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass110,415 miles (+21,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    110,415 miles
    Test number
    381311884119
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tail light slightly dim

  19. Pass88,816 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    88,816 miles
    Test number
    207117984232
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs rusted and pitted
    • NoteAdvise nsr tyre badly worn inside edge.

  20. Fail88,816 miles (+16,010)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,816 miles
    Test number
    898666084283
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs rusted and pitted
    • NoteAdvise nsr tyre badly worn inside edge.

  21. Pass72,806 miles (+8,795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    72,806 miles
    Test number
    398857683430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass64,011 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    64,011 miles
    Test number
    339584762221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,007 miles (+14,017)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,007 miles
    Test number
    526391962258
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass49,990 miles (+11,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,990 miles
    Test number
    889688251265
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass38,914 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,914 miles
    Test number
    393419950287
    • NoteFront discs pitted
    • NoteRear discs pitted

  26. Fail38,914 miles (+12,359)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,914 miles
    Test number
    811949950222
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront discs pitted
    • NoteRear discs pitted

  27. Pass26,555 miles (+6,993)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,555 miles
    Test number
    811349559292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    19,562 miles
    Test number
    692199948272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 YGS

Does S6 YGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S6 YGS expired on 14 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S6 YGS?
The MOT on S6 YGS expired on 14 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S6 YGS done?
S6 YGS was recorded at 170,253 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2024, an average of 9,503 miles a year.
Has S6 YGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 YGS has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S6 YGS 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 S6 YGS find?
S6 YGS passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; suspension parts corroded.

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