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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

X5 VKBMOT history

X5 VKB is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 14 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 168,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.

X5 VKB grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2026
Mileage
168,098 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 VKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 May 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 VKB was last recorded at 168,098 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 9,473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,625 miles · 16 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
9,473 miles
Average per year
9,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,098 miles
  • 2024 – 158,625 miles
  • 2023 – 152,530 miles
  • 2022 – 145,956 miles
  • 2021 – 136,638 miles
  • 2020 – 131,559 miles
  • 2019 – 124,191 miles
  • 2018 – 116,061 miles
  • 2017 – 113,986 miles
  • 2016 – 111,384 miles
  • 2015 – 91,851 miles
  • 2014 – 73,406 miles
  • 2013 – 56,131 miles
  • 2012 – 37,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,098 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,098 miles (+9,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    168,098 miles
    Test number
    137363066854
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass158,625 miles (+6,095)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    158,625 miles
    Test number
    522667694641
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass152,530 miles (+6,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    152,530 miles
    Test number
    973832396112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass145,956 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    145,956 miles
    Test number
    941374245735
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBreak pad wear light on
  5. Fail145,956 miles (+9,318)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,956 miles
    Test number
    278359684594
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBreak pad wear light on
  6. Pass136,638 miles (+5,079)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    136,638 miles
    Test number
    977897366783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,559 miles (+7,368)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    131,559 miles
    Test number
    154866225788
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake heat shield rattles
  8. Pass124,191 miles (+8,130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    124,191 miles
    Test number
    371866426117
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Chunk out side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished
  9. Pass116,061 miles (+2,075)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,061 miles
    Test number
    329994255985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,986 miles (+2,602)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    113,986 miles
    Test number
    409340598761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,384 miles (+19,533)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    111,384 miles
    Test number
    880867899227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,851 miles (+18,445)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    91,851 miles
    Test number
    117597915146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,406 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,406 miles
    Test number
    759659024122
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges.
  14. Fail73,406 miles (+17,275)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,406 miles
    Test number
    548979424132
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges.
  15. Pass56,131 miles (+18,576)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,131 miles
    Test number
    255177523456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,555 miles
    Test number
    796766612125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 VKB

Does X5 VKB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X5 VKB expired on 17 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X5 VKB?
The MOT on X5 VKB expired on 17 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X5 VKB done?
X5 VKB was recorded at 168,098 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 9,868 miles a year.
Has X5 VKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 VKB has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on X5 VKB 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 VKB find?
X5 VKB passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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