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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

T18 DESMOT history

T18 DES is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 6 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 18 MOT tests, with 131,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
131,452 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
18 passed · 0 failed
Per year
6,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 DES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 DES was last recorded at 131,452 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 6,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
124,577 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,875 miles
Average per year
6,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,452 miles
  • 2025 – 124,577 miles
  • 2024 – 119,867 miles
  • 2023 – 115,534 miles
  • 2022 – 110,675 miles
  • 2021 – 106,683 miles
  • 2020 – 102,682 miles
  • 2019 – 97,813 miles
  • 2018 – 93,926 miles
  • 2017 – 87,222 miles
  • 2016 – 80,318 miles
  • 2015 – 75,386 miles
  • 2014 – 69,247 miles
  • 2013 – 63,188 miles
  • 2012 – 56,623 miles
  • 2011 – 51,454 miles
  • 2010 – 40,944 miles
  • 2009 – 27,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,452 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,452 miles (+6,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    131,452 miles
    Test number
    675933707786
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass124,577 miles (+4,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    124,577 miles
    Test number
    409091991217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass119,867 miles (+4,333)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    119,867 miles
    Test number
    830410670171
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Pass115,534 miles (+4,859)5 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,534 miles
    Test number
    300627179544
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 pipes in engine bay along chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage High pressure pipe from pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Pass110,675 miles (+3,992)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    110,675 miles
    Test number
    524681310343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,683 miles (+4,001)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,683 miles
    Test number
    427408135989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,682 miles (+4,869)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,682 miles
    Test number
    144338030839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,813 miles (+3,887)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    97,813 miles
    Test number
    339820039809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,926 miles (+6,704)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,926 miles
    Test number
    328699848692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,222 miles (+6,904)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,222 miles
    Test number
    812029358981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,318 miles (+4,932)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,318 miles
    Test number
    783129961729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,386 miles (+6,139)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    75,386 miles
    Test number
    328544035026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,247 miles (+6,059)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,247 miles
    Test number
    875104334094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,188 miles (+6,565)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,188 miles
    Test number
    528425633060
    • NoteAll 4 tyres wearing low
    • NoteRear pads low
  15. Pass56,623 miles (+5,169)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,623 miles
    Test number
    929274332054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,454 miles (+10,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,454 miles
    Test number
    497812261080
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass40,944 miles (+13,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,944 miles
    Test number
    572680450052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass27,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,523 miles
    Test number
    143150959454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 DES

Does T18 DES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 DES is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 DES?
The MOT on T18 DES is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 DES done?
T18 DES was recorded at 131,452 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 6,158 miles a year.
Has T18 DES ever failed its MOT?
No. T18 DES has passed all 18 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on T18 DES 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 T18 DES find?
T18 DES passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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