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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

W18 PHNMOT history

W18 PHN is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 142,083 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

W18 PHN black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
142,083 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 PHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 PHN was last recorded at 142,083 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 5,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,830 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,253 miles
Average per year
6,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,083 miles
  • 2025 – 136,830 miles
  • 2024 – 132,046 miles
  • 2022 – 127,853 miles
  • 2021 – 122,117 miles
  • 2020 – 117,990 miles
  • 2019 – 112,824 miles
  • 2018 – 108,610 miles
  • 2017 – 100,303 miles
  • 2016 – 95,662 miles
  • 2015 – 90,441 miles
  • 2014 – 83,541 miles
  • 2013 – 77,404 miles
  • 2012 – 70,203 miles
  • 2011 – 61,410 miles
  • 2010 – 50,149 miles
  • 2009 – 42,049 miles
  • 2008 – 36,117 miles
  • 2007 – 26,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,083 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear tyre smooth on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine management light on indicating possible fault

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,083 miles (+5,253)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    142,083 miles
    Test number
    489708997355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,830 miles (+4,784)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    136,830 miles
    Test number
    808201645989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,046 miles (+4,193)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    132,046 miles
    Test number
    207470495716
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides under arches (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass127,853 miles (+5,736)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,853 miles
    Test number
    109576897044
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,117 miles (+4,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    122,117 miles
    Test number
    822962866564
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,990 miles (+5,166)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,990 miles
    Test number
    785344726741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,824 miles (+121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,824 miles
    Test number
    661783621372
    • 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))

  8. Fail112,703 miles (+4,093)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,703 miles
    Test number
    238665256717
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Incorrect image (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Incorrect image (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass108,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,610 miles
    Test number
    685894436953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,610 miles (+8,307)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,610 miles
    Test number
    385100302017
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  11. Pass100,303 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    100,303 miles
    Test number
    553767472646
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on indicating possible fault

  12. Fail100,303 miles (+4,641)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,303 miles
    Test number
    268510985936
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front tyre split and perished ery poor condition
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on indicating possible fault

  13. Pass95,662 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    95,662 miles
    Test number
    909577411959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,656 miles (+5,215)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,656 miles
    Test number
    194662549877
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass90,441 miles (+6,900)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,441 miles
    Test number
    785040935023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,541 miles (+6,137)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    83,541 miles
    Test number
    267374024076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,404 miles
    Test number
    119648223473
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Fail77,404 miles (+7,201)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,404 miles
    Test number
    589778423016
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass70,203 miles (+8,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    70,203 miles
    Test number
    237207822034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass61,410 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    61,410 miles
    Test number
    576940241088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,409 miles (+11,260)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,409 miles
    Test number
    536679731098
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass50,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    50,149 miles
    Test number
    513729230008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail50,149 miles (+8,100)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,149 miles
    Test number
    830234730039
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass42,049 miles (+5,932)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,049 miles
    Test number
    394915979077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,117 miles (+9,742)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,117 miles
    Test number
    164363648414
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are wearing on edges

  26. Pass26,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    26,375 miles
    Test number
    611222057026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail26,374 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,374 miles
    Test number
    133032157449
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteRear brake pads low

Questions about W18 PHN

Does W18 PHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 PHN is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 PHN?
The MOT on W18 PHN is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 PHN done?
W18 PHN was recorded at 142,083 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 6,105 miles a year.
Has W18 PHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 PHN has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on W18 PHN 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 W18 PHN find?
W18 PHN passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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