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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

Y13 BLSMOT history

Y13 BLS is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 13 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 166,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2025.

Y13 BLS blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2026
Mileage
166,672 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y13 BLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2026
Latest MOT test
12 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y13 BLS was last recorded at 166,672 miles on 12 May 2025, 8,586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,086 miles · 14 May 2024
Between the last two tests
8,586 miles
Average per year
7,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,672 miles
  • 2024 – 158,086 miles
  • 2023 – 153,983 miles
  • 2021 – 147,189 miles
  • 2020 – 143,461 miles
  • 2019 – 138,394 miles
  • 2018 – 132,284 miles
  • 2017 – 124,180 miles
  • 2016 – 114,624 miles
  • 2015 – 108,957 miles
  • 2014 – 108,045 miles
  • 2013 – 101,491 miles
  • 2012 – 99,496 miles
  • 2010 – 84,756 miles
  • 2009 – 77,191 miles
  • 2008 – 65,994 miles
  • 2007 – 41,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,672 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,672 miles (+8,586)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    166,672 miles
    Test number
    937947401318
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass158,086 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    158,086 miles
    Test number
    944006527612
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail158,086 miles (+4,103)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,086 miles
    Test number
    426336758662
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass153,983 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    153,983 miles
    Test number
    519867376408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail153,982 miles (+6,793)5 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,982 miles
    Test number
    413806687249
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn the rear of the two front arms. (marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass147,189 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    147,189 miles
    Test number
    427191938505
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail147,188 miles (+3,727)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,188 miles
    Test number
    248743450018
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass143,461 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    143,461 miles
    Test number
    266597519794
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail143,460 miles (+5,066)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,460 miles
    Test number
    982201068936
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass138,394 miles (+6,110)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    138,394 miles
    Test number
    762932659236
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass132,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    132,284 miles
    Test number
    728395622916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail132,278 miles (+8,098)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,278 miles
    Test number
    986957874210
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass124,180 miles (+9,556)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    124,180 miles
    Test number
    641039235160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,624 miles (+5,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    114,624 miles
    Test number
    647538495560
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass108,957 miles (+912)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    108,957 miles
    Test number
    168120295442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass108,045 miles (+6,554)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    108,045 miles
    Test number
    356755894053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,491 miles (+1,995)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    101,491 miles
    Test number
    349314523059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail99,496 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,496 miles
    Test number
    226338112051
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  19. Pass99,496 miles (+14,740)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    99,496 miles
    Test number
    248448212030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,756 miles (+7,565)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    84,756 miles
    Test number
    330223100343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,191 miles (+11,197)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    77,191 miles
    Test number
    884343689270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,994 miles (+24,241)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    65,994 miles
    Test number
    280535988293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    41,753 miles
    Test number
    980729487246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y13 BLS

Does Y13 BLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y13 BLS expired on 13 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y13 BLS?
The MOT on Y13 BLS expired on 13 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y13 BLS done?
Y13 BLS was recorded at 166,672 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2025, an average of 7,109 miles a year.
Has Y13 BLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y13 BLS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2024.
Has the mileage on Y13 BLS 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 Y13 BLS find?
Y13 BLS passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2025 with 3 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edges.

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