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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

X5 YELMOT history

X5 YEL is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 27 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 62,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

X5 YEL silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
62,028 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 YEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
27 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 YEL was last recorded at 62,028 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 7,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,281 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,747 miles
Average per year
5,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,028 miles
  • 2025 – 54,281 miles
  • 2024 – 49,934 miles
  • 2023 – 46,811 miles
  • 2022 – 38,975 miles
  • 2021 – 34,518 miles
  • 2020 – 31,571 miles
  • 2019 – 23,723 miles
  • 2017 – 14,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,028 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil FRONT & REAR - BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 6 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,028 miles (+7,747)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    62,028 miles
    Test number
    708152064777
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil FRONT & REAR - BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass54,281 miles (+4,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    54,281 miles
    Test number
    770346748264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass49,934 miles (+3,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    49,934 miles
    Test number
    411947054793
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass46,811 miles (+7,836)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    46,811 miles
    Test number
    800142887396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,975 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    38,975 miles
    Test number
    353246722769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail38,974 miles (+4,456)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,974 miles
    Test number
    160865814742
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass34,518 miles (+2,947)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    34,518 miles
    Test number
    335862842212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,571 miles (+7,848)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    31,571 miles
    Test number
    783696308392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass23,723 miles (+8,980)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    23,723 miles
    Test number
    430643158846
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges - outer edge below 0mm and worn through to primary rubber layer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass14,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    14,743 miles
    Test number
    587258609532
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about X5 YEL

Does X5 YEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 YEL is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 YEL?
The MOT on X5 YEL is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 YEL done?
X5 YEL was recorded at 62,028 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 5,591 miles a year.
Has X5 YEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 YEL has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on X5 YEL 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 YEL find?
X5 YEL passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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