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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

T6 BAOMOT history

T6 BAO is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 29 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 124,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2026
Mileage
124,963 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T6 BAO
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
29 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T6 BAO was last recorded at 124,963 miles on 7 Aug 2025, 272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,691 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
272 miles
Average per year
5,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,963 miles
  • 2024 – 118,389 miles
  • 2023 – 110,035 miles
  • 2022 – 107,741 miles
  • 2021 – 105,974 miles
  • 2020 – 103,864 miles
  • 2019 – 97,194 miles
  • 2018 – 88,765 miles
  • 2017 – 85,739 miles
  • 2016 – 81,207 miles
  • 2015 – 76,513 miles
  • 2014 – 69,502 miles
  • 2013 – 61,561 miles
  • 2012 – 54,507 miles
  • 2011 – 48,883 miles
  • 2010 – 43,441 miles
  • 2009 – 38,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,963 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Rust on rear brake flexy ends

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,963 miles (+272)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    124,963 miles
    Test number
    557008194515
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail124,691 miles (+6,302)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,691 miles
    Test number
    548220013539
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of steering system (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass118,389 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    118,389 miles
    Test number
    262708140389
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail118,389 miles (+8,354)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,389 miles
    Test number
    403439859098
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ( rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass110,035 miles (+2,294)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    110,035 miles
    Test number
    923987819477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,741 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    107,741 miles
    Test number
    680763756822
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail107,738 miles (+1,764)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,738 miles
    Test number
    472851553068
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass105,974 miles (+2,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,974 miles
    Test number
    825557263919
    • AdvisoryAdvise play in rack

  9. Pass103,864 miles (+6,670)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,864 miles
    Test number
    389398366546
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass97,194 miles (+8,429)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,194 miles
    Test number
    141979671001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass88,765 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,765 miles
    Test number
    145366524639
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront position lamps are a different shade of white

  12. Fail88,765 miles (+3,026)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,765 miles
    Test number
    929677217815
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront position lamps are a different shade of white

  13. Pass85,739 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    85,739 miles
    Test number
    923525994624
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryGrease on front brake pipes
    • AdvisoryHandbrake 17%
    • AdvisoryRust on rear brake flexy ends

  14. Fail85,734 miles (+4,527)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,734 miles
    Test number
    996458937534
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake 17%
    • AdvisoryRust on rear brake flexy ends

  15. Pass81,207 miles (+4,694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    81,207 miles
    Test number
    877172443182
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRust on front brake pipes
    • AdvisoryRust on rear brake flexy ends

  16. Pass76,513 miles (+7,011)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    76,513 miles
    Test number
    916418700431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,502 miles (+7,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,502 miles
    Test number
    737944704227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass61,561 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,561 miles
    Test number
    317398593196
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail61,561 miles (+7,054)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,561 miles
    Test number
    566936193127
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass54,507 miles (+5,624)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,507 miles
    Test number
    518072202209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass48,883 miles (+5,442)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    48,883 miles
    Test number
    876451201264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,441 miles (+5,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    43,441 miles
    Test number
    204204000268
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass38,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    38,137 miles
    Test number
    280686829234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T6 BAO

Does T6 BAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T6 BAO expired on 6 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T6 BAO?
The MOT on T6 BAO expired on 6 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T6 BAO done?
T6 BAO was recorded at 124,963 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2025, an average of 5,433 miles a year.
Has T6 BAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T6 BAO has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T6 BAO 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 T6 BAO find?
T6 BAO passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edge.

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