
BMW X5
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,926 cc
X5 FKSMOT history
X5 FKS is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 136,661 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 136,661 mi
- At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 17 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 6,783 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X5 FKS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X5 FKS was last recorded at 136,661 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 11,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 125,092 miles · 26 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,569 miles
- Average per year
- 6,783 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 136,661 miles
- 2025 – 125,092 miles
- 2024 – 109,497 miles
- 2023 – 108,484 miles
- 2021 – 103,421 miles
- 2020 – 97,184 miles
- 2019 – 89,012 miles
- 2018 – 79,798 miles
- 2017 – 71,424 miles
- 2016 – 64,930 miles
- 2015 – 58,385 miles
- 2014 – 52,740 miles
- 2013 – 44,369 miles
- 2012 – 39,465 miles
- 2011 – 34,030 miles
- 2010 – 28,722 miles
- 2009 – 24,060 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 28 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,661 miles (+11,569)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 136,661 miles
- Test number
- 999213766679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,092 miles (+15,595)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 125,092 miles
- Test number
- 559759901987
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass109,497 miles (+1,013)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 109,497 miles
- Test number
- 433190134781
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass108,484 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 108,484 miles
- Test number
- 947021011832
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail108,479 miles (+5,058)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,479 miles
- Test number
- 356849695968
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system light on
Pass103,421 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 103,421 miles
- Test number
- 484088733388
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle corroded all over
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail103,421 miles (+6,237)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,421 miles
- Test number
- 185542886937
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40ZR20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle corroded all over
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass97,184 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 97,184 miles
- Test number
- 933965590816
- MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear heat shield deteriorated
- AdvisoryTyre warning light
Fail97,184 miles (+8,172)7 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,184 miles
- Test number
- 339162971241
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear heat shield deteriorated
- AdvisoryTyre warning light
Pass89,012 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 89,012 miles
- Test number
- 927515001169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,012 miles (+9,214)3 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,012 miles
- Test number
- 393089036469
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriorated that cv grease is starting to weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass79,798 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 79,798 miles
- Test number
- 463155409777
- MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHorn switch faulty
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail79,798 miles (+8,374)4 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,798 miles
- Test number
- 572544687763
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHorn switch faulty
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass71,424 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 71,424 miles
- Test number
- 511645806677
- AdvisoryFront Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Near and offside (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryHorn switch faulty and should be repaired before next mot
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail71,424 miles (+6,494)5 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,424 miles
- Test number
- 143871624750
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Near and offside (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryHorn switch faulty and should be repaired before next mot
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryTyre run flat warning light is on
Pass64,930 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 64,930 miles
- Test number
- 937892372769
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road tyre has groove worn into inner side wall recommend replacing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing for a full inspection of a adult seat belt.
Fail64,930 miles (+6,545)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,930 miles
- Test number
- 477731673704
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road tyre has groove worn into inner side wall recommend replacing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing for a full inspection of a adult seat belt.
Pass58,385 miles (+5,645)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 58,385 miles
- Test number
- 305281635483
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass52,740 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 52,740 miles
- Test number
- 709069484221
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail52,740 miles (+8,371)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,740 miles
- Test number
- 637128984275
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass44,369 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 44,369 miles
- Test number
- 836279183203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,369 miles (+4,904)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,369 miles
- Test number
- 585897983211
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass39,465 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 39,465 miles
- Test number
- 569165782256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,465 miles (+5,435)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,465 miles
- Test number
- 989414182224
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass34,030 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 34,030 miles
- Test number
- 436087681250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,030 miles (+5,308)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,030 miles
- Test number
- 329756281209
- FailureNearside Inner Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Outer Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass28,722 miles (+4,662)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 28,722 miles
- Test number
- 382051550278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,060 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 24,060 miles
- Test number
- 574115649215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,060 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,060 miles
- Test number
- 940450749286
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Questions about X5 FKS
- Does X5 FKS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 FKS is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X5 FKS?
- The MOT on X5 FKS is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X5 FKS done?
- X5 FKS was recorded at 136,661 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 6,783 miles a year.
- Has X5 FKS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X5 FKS has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on X5 FKS 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 X5 FKS find?
- X5 FKS passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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