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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

Y15 CHYMOT history

Y15 CHY is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 10 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 396,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

Y15 CHY black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
396,635 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
18,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 CHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 CHY was last recorded at 396,635 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 2,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Sept 2010: 11,752 miles, lower than 116,906 miles on 31 Aug 2010.

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
394,335 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,300 miles
Average per year
18,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 396,635 miles
  • 2025 – 394,335 miles
  • 2024 – 390,496 miles
  • 2023 – 386,622 miles
  • 2022 – 382,149 miles
  • 2021 – 377,022 miles
  • 2019 – 213,341 miles
  • 2018 – 204,453 miles
  • 2017 – 179,173 miles
  • 2016 – 169,912 miles
  • 2015 – 162,101 miles
  • 2014 – 155,475 miles
  • 2013 – 148,925 miles
  • 2012 – 141,747 miles
  • 2011 – 134,600 miles
  • 2010 – 11,752 miles
  • 2009 – 84,095 miles
  • 2008 – 55,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass396,635 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake pipes corroded and covered in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass396,635 miles (+2,300)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    396,635 miles
    Test number
    429905972661
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass394,335 miles (+3,839)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    394,335 miles
    Test number
    415809305496
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody wear

  3. Pass390,496 miles (+3,874)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    390,496 miles
    Test number
    366190829282
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass386,622 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    386,622 miles
    Test number
    919487785103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipes corroded and covered in grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail386,622 miles (+4,473)3 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    386,622 miles
    Test number
    735036093002
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipes corroded and covered in grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass382,149 miles (+5,127)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    382,149 miles
    Test number
    142690228125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass377,022 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    377,022 miles
    Test number
    420201843428
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides suspect under floor covers and tank rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f inner
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass360,527 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    360,527 km
    Test number
    381428646507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll windows blacked out but not excessive

  9. Pass213,341 miles (+8,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    213,341 miles
    Test number
    273739459661
    • AdvisoryAll vehicle tinted but not excessively

  10. Pass204,453 miles (+5,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    204,453 miles
    Test number
    216128902508
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle tinted but excessively

  11. Pass198,848 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    198,848 miles
    Test number
    916593570858
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs have surface rust from lack of use

  12. Fail198,848 miles (+19,675)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,848 miles
    Test number
    867469244136
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs have surface rust from lack of use

  13. Pass179,173 miles (+9,261)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    179,173 miles
    Test number
    898606884764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass169,912 miles (+7,811)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    169,912 miles
    Test number
    883983885002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail162,101 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,101 miles
    Test number
    119344355188
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass162,101 miles (+6,626)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    162,101 miles
    Test number
    728574855151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass155,475 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    155,475 miles
    Test number
    788225934196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail155,475 miles (+6,550)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,475 miles
    Test number
    245695134199
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass148,925 miles (+7,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    148,925 miles
    Test number
    829896633156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass141,747 miles (+7,147)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    141,747 miles
    Test number
    536577352124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inside edge

  21. Pass134,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    134,600 miles
    Test number
    688513431184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail134,600 miles (+122,848)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,600 miles
    Test number
    537572231184
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front wheel arch liner damaged/ clips missing
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn to 3mm

  23. Pass11,752 miles (-105,154)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    11,752 miles
    Test number
    114330750257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/ rear tyre worn on inner edge.

  24. Fail116,906 miles (+32,811)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,906 miles
    Test number
    932563340294
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/ rear tyre worn on inner edge.

  25. Pass84,095 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    84,095 miles
    Test number
    151148819299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail84,092 miles (+29,089)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,092 miles
    Test number
    300665719230
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass55,003 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    55,003 miles
    Test number
    220341248228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail54,793 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,793 miles
    Test number
    503509538237
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about Y15 CHY

Does Y15 CHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 CHY is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y15 CHY?
The MOT on Y15 CHY is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y15 CHY done?
Y15 CHY was recorded at 396,635 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 18,835 miles a year.
Has Y15 CHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 CHY has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on Y15 CHY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y15 CHY find?
Y15 CHY passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 7 more.

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