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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

V6 DUSMOT history

V6 DUS is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 26 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 192,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

V6 DUS silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
192,887 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 DUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 DUS was last recorded at 192,887 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 7,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,815 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,072 miles
Average per year
7,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,887 miles
  • 2025 – 185,815 miles
  • 2024 – 179,228 miles
  • 2023 – 172,836 miles
  • 2022 – 163,908 miles
  • 2021 – 159,005 miles
  • 2018 – 152,604 miles
  • 2017 – 146,855 miles
  • 2016 – 141,606 miles
  • 2015 – 126,828 miles
  • 2014 – 114,681 miles
  • 2013 – 110,427 miles
  • 2012 – 100,377 miles
  • 2011 – 85,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,887 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,887 miles (+7,072)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    192,887 miles
    Test number
    363281965726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass185,815 miles (+6,587)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    185,815 miles
    Test number
    794081053447
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass179,228 miles (+27)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    179,228 miles
    Test number
    666826206419
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  4. Fail179,201 miles (+6,365)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,201 miles
    Test number
    377588144922
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Oil leaking excessively from transmission transmission diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  5. Pass172,836 miles (+8,928)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    172,836 miles
    Test number
    311495691410
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass163,908 miles (+4,903)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    163,908 miles
    Test number
    263140183484
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  7. Pass159,005 miles (+6,401)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    159,005 miles
    Test number
    452810368351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,604 miles (+5,749)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    152,604 miles
    Test number
    473669018161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass146,855 miles (+5,249)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    146,855 miles
    Test number
    126676790383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass141,606 miles (+14,778)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    141,606 miles
    Test number
    853161308728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,828 miles (+12,147)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    126,828 miles
    Test number
    216142825250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,681 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    114,681 miles
    Test number
    297908214246
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut in outer side wall not deep enough to reach ply or cords
  13. Fail114,681 miles (+4,254)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,681 miles
    Test number
    177564114255
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureElectronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut in outer side wall not deep enough to reach ply or cords
  14. Pass110,427 miles (+10,050)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    110,427 miles
    Test number
    228891553487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
  15. Pass100,377 miles (+14,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    100,377 miles
    Test number
    476485902104
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass85,679 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    85,679 miles
    Test number
    966989591080
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbing on edges

Questions about V6 DUS

Does V6 DUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 DUS is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 DUS?
The MOT on V6 DUS is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 DUS done?
V6 DUS was recorded at 192,887 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 7,257 miles a year.
Has V6 DUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 DUS has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on V6 DUS 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 V6 DUS find?
V6 DUS passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged; offside rear tyre slightly damaged, and 2 more.

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