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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

X5 KENMOT history

X5 KEN is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 165,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

X5 KEN silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
165,590 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 KEN
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
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 KEN was last recorded at 165,590 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 2,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
163,471 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,119 miles
Average per year
5,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,590 miles
  • 2025 – 163,471 miles
  • 2024 – 161,548 miles
  • 2023 – 159,650 miles
  • 2022 – 156,959 miles
  • 2021 – 154,306 miles
  • 2020 – 152,254 miles
  • 2019 – 149,325 miles
  • 2018 – 145,273 miles
  • 2017 – 141,597 miles
  • 2016 – 134,129 miles
  • 2015 – 126,226 miles
  • 2014 – 118,040 miles
  • 2013 – 107,161 miles
  • 2011 – 82,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,590 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle under sealed and corroded

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,590 miles (+2,119)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    165,590 miles
    Test number
    417608825355
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle under sealed and corroded

  2. Pass163,471 miles (+1,923)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    163,471 miles
    Test number
    711784168641
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  3. Pass161,548 miles (+1,898)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    161,548 miles
    Test number
    394121537881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass159,650 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    159,650 miles
    Test number
    557969925843
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail159,650 miles (+2,691)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,650 miles
    Test number
    839946139208
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass156,959 miles (+2,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    156,959 miles
    Test number
    652599810511
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to test rear belts

  7. Pass154,306 miles (+2,052)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    154,306 miles
    Test number
    181915720785
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass152,254 miles (+2,929)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    152,254 miles
    Test number
    358364419289
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass149,325 miles (+4,052)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    149,325 miles
    Test number
    759458354943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass145,273 miles (+3,676)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    145,273 miles
    Test number
    834997890498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass141,597 miles (+7,468)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    141,597 miles
    Test number
    434673991905
    • AdvisoryFull under body trims fitted
    • AdvisoryFull under bonnet trims fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass134,129 miles (+7,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    134,129 miles
    Test number
    167601948015
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass126,226 miles (+8,186)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    126,226 miles
    Test number
    731214081038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass118,040 miles (+10,879)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    118,040 miles
    Test number
    195823404394
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass107,161 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    107,161 miles
    Test number
    838885903392
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    279106902374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass82,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    82,394 miles
    Test number
    729248631233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 KEN

Does X5 KEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 KEN is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 KEN?
The MOT on X5 KEN is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 KEN done?
X5 KEN was recorded at 165,590 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 5,495 miles a year.
Has X5 KEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 KEN has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on X5 KEN 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 KEN find?
X5 KEN passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; under side of vehicle under sealed and corroded.

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