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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

X5 VKNMOT history

X5 VKN is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 12 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 111,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

X5 VKN grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
111,137 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 VKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
12 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 VKN was last recorded at 111,137 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 2,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jun 2015: 37,121 miles, lower than 37,626 miles on 22 Jul 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,150 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,987 miles
Average per year
6,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,137 miles
  • 2024 – 108,150 miles
  • 2023 – 106,486 miles
  • 2022 – 100,201 miles
  • 2021 – 96,481 miles
  • 2019 – 87,940 miles
  • 2018 – 76,172 miles
  • 2017 – 61,741 miles
  • 2016 – 46,930 miles
  • 2015 – 37,121 miles
  • 2014 – 37,626 miles
  • 2013 – 29,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,137 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,137 miles (+2,987)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    111,137 miles
    Test number
    894321149780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Pass108,150 miles (+1,664)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,150 miles
    Test number
    161661873946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    106,486 miles
    Test number
    964989636099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail106,486 miles (+6,285)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,486 miles
    Test number
    315906596000
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass100,201 miles (+3,720)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,201 miles
    Test number
    816548205388
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass96,481 miles (+2,067)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,481 miles
    Test number
    477504470707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,414 miles (+6,474)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,414 miles
    Test number
    923580196623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass87,940 miles (+11,768)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,940 miles
    Test number
    407011852145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,172 miles (+14,431)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,172 miles
    Test number
    398099850146
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slight outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both damage outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass61,741 miles (+14,811)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,741 miles
    Test number
    420521063690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,930 miles (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,930 miles
    Test number
    302098030315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Fail46,833 miles (+9,712)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,833 miles
    Test number
    304522379786
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass37,121 miles (-505)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,121 miles
    Test number
    736730575126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,626 miles (+7,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    37,626 miles
    Test number
    307643404492
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass29,747 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,747 miles
    Test number
    526136253069
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about X5 VKN

Does X5 VKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 VKN is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 VKN?
The MOT on X5 VKN is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 VKN done?
X5 VKN was recorded at 111,137 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 6,355 miles a year.
Has X5 VKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 VKN has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on X5 VKN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X5 VKN find?
X5 VKN passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both.

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