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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

X5 YFBMOT history

X5 YFB is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 14 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 161,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

X5 YFB silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
161,944 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 YFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
14 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 YFB was last recorded at 161,944 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 12,559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,385 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
12,559 miles
Average per year
8,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,944 miles
  • 2025 – 149,385 miles
  • 2024 – 143,798 miles
  • 2023 – 137,577 miles
  • 2022 – 125,829 miles
  • 2021 – 115,454 miles
  • 2020 – 106,605 miles
  • 2019 – 102,164 miles
  • 2018 – 97,228 miles
  • 2017 – 90,411 miles
  • 2016 – 78,517 miles
  • 2015 – 67,439 miles
  • 2014 – 59,593 miles
  • 2013 – 53,434 miles
  • 2012 – 47,360 miles
  • 2011 – 41,087 miles
  • 2010 – 36,918 miles
  • 2009 – 23,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,944 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front windscreen washers weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both headlamp lenses faded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,944 miles (+12,559)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    161,944 miles
    Test number
    799361069378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass149,385 miles (+5,587)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    149,385 miles
    Test number
    685414370358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,798 miles (+6,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    143,798 miles
    Test number
    537050953917
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass137,577 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    137,577 miles
    Test number
    639408188588
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen washers weak

  5. Fail137,565 miles (+31)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,565 miles
    Test number
    594955138900
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen washers weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail137,534 miles (+11,705)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,534 miles
    Test number
    996637259200
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass125,829 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    125,829 miles
    Test number
    338041129308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses faded

  8. Fail125,813 miles (+10,359)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,813 miles
    Test number
    488124765045
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses faded

  9. Pass115,454 miles (+8,849)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    115,454 miles
    Test number
    201166924919
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak from rear differential
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass106,605 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    106,605 miles
    Test number
    506825338877
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail106,605 miles (+4,441)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,605 miles
    Test number
    140509711712
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (both) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass102,164 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    102,164 miles
    Test number
    405648089552
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail102,164 miles (+4,936)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,164 miles
    Test number
    415526505748
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/55/18 109H B/stone Dueller H/L (RFT) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass97,228 miles (+6,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    97,228 miles
    Test number
    550795076675
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass90,411 miles (+11,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,411 miles
    Test number
    877382980251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass78,517 miles (+11,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    78,517 miles
    Test number
    644151792993
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass67,439 miles (+7,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    67,439 miles
    Test number
    538548564817
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass59,593 miles (+6,159)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    59,593 miles
    Test number
    125398804376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,434 miles (+6,074)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    53,434 miles
    Test number
    486481013340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,360 miles (+6,273)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    47,360 miles
    Test number
    899587112301
    • NoteWashers weak

  21. Pass41,087 miles (+4,169)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    41,087 miles
    Test number
    998425911347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,918 miles (+13,093)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,918 miles
    Test number
    302375610364
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside front preventing full inspection of adult seat.
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear preventing full inspection of adult seat
    • NoteChild seat fitted to offside rear preventing full inspection of adult seat.

  23. Pass23,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    23,825 miles
    Test number
    162106919306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 YFB

Does X5 YFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 YFB is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 YFB?
The MOT on X5 YFB is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 YFB done?
X5 YFB was recorded at 161,944 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 8,227 miles a year.
Has X5 YFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 YFB has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on X5 YFB 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 YFB find?
X5 YFB passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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