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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

VDN 26MOT history

VDN 26 is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 12 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 164,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

VDN 26 grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
164,075 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VDN 26
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VDN 26 was last recorded at 164,075 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 2,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,141 miles · 12 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,934 miles
Average per year
11,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,075 miles
  • 2024 – 161,141 miles
  • 2023 – 148,770 miles
  • 2022 – 138,167 miles
  • 2020 – 125,263 miles
  • 2019 – 96,748 miles
  • 2018 – 56,478 miles
  • 2017 – 46,781 miles
  • 2016 – 41,730 miles
  • 2015 – 35,382 miles
  • 2014 – 30,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,075 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,075 miles (+2,934)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    164,075 miles
    Test number
    660387626194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass161,141 miles (+12,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    161,141 miles
    Test number
    739180948979
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass148,770 miles (+10,603)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    148,770 miles
    Test number
    853201764897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,167 miles (+12,904)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    138,167 miles
    Test number
    775241218344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,263 miles (+391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,263 miles
    Test number
    635098443383
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail124,872 miles (+28,124)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,872 miles
    Test number
    720532102622
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s thin outer edges and uneven tread wear centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass96,748 miles (+40,270)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,748 miles
    Test number
    873736339337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    56,478 miles
    Test number
    154602173157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail56,478 miles (+3,953)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,478 miles
    Test number
    542494496456
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass52,525 miles (+5,744)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,525 miles
    Test number
    976623736708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,781 miles (+5,051)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,781 miles
    Test number
    586480683929
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY FITTED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened THEY HAVE A LIP (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt CORNERS
  12. Pass41,730 miles (+6,348)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,730 miles
    Test number
    623463294960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,382 miles (+4,501)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,382 miles
    Test number
    295326665004
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  14. Pass30,881 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,881 miles
    Test number
    797645964023
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about VDN 26

What vehicle is registration VDN 26 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VDN 26 on a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 12 May 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VDN 26 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VDN 26 is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on VDN 26?
The MOT on VDN 26 is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VDN 26 done?
VDN 26 was recorded at 164,075 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 11,153 miles a year.
Has VDN 26 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VDN 26 has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on VDN 26 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 VDN 26 find?
VDN 26 passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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