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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

Y18 CHNMOT history

Y18 CHN is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 13 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 124,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

Y18 CHN black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
124,360 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 CHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 Feb 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 CHN was last recorded at 124,360 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 7,501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,859 miles · 24 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,501 miles
Average per year
8,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,360 miles
  • 2024 – 116,859 miles
  • 2023 – 107,858 miles
  • 2022 – 98,511 miles
  • 2021 – 87,709 miles
  • 2020 – 81,191 miles
  • 2019 – 64,792 miles
  • 2018 – 55,956 miles
  • 2017 – 50,057 miles
  • 2016 – 44,380 miles
  • 2015 – 38,824 miles
  • 2014 – 28,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,360 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Advise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Advise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,360 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    124,360 miles
    Test number
    406603004557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Fail124,359 miles (+7,500)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,359 miles
    Test number
    273593533318
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass116,859 miles (+9,001)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    116,859 miles
    Test number
    505553059865
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass107,858 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    107,858 miles
    Test number
    386817794632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail107,826 miles (+9,315)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,826 miles
    Test number
    506490450663
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass98,511 miles (+10,802)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    98,511 miles
    Test number
    149325403131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,709 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,709 miles
    Test number
    908553852959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,700 miles (+6,509)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,700 miles
    Test number
    672731298104
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass81,191 miles (+16,399)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    81,191 miles
    Test number
    347058955534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    64,792 miles
    Test number
    720394664636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail64,792 miles (+8,836)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,792 miles
    Test number
    415455520339
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass55,956 miles (+5,899)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    55,956 miles
    Test number
    301948287541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,057 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,057 miles
    Test number
    338364120118
    • AdvisoryAdvise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items.
    • AdvisoryAdvise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.
  14. Fail49,990 miles (+5,610)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,990 miles
    Test number
    186207986199
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAdvise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items.
    • AdvisoryAdvise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.
  15. Pass44,380 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    44,380 miles
    Test number
    790873969152
    • AdvisoryChild seat(s) fitted preventing full inspection of seat belt(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring underside components
  16. Fail44,380 miles (+5,556)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,380 miles
    Test number
    706882715118
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild seat(s) fitted preventing full inspection of seat belt(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring underside components
  17. Pass38,824 miles (+9,874)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    38,824 miles
    Test number
    437451325013
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass28,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    28,950 miles
    Test number
    546500434096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 CHN

Does Y18 CHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 CHN is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y18 CHN?
The MOT on Y18 CHN is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 CHN done?
Y18 CHN was recorded at 124,360 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 8,033 miles a year.
Has Y18 CHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 CHN has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y18 CHN 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 Y18 CHN find?
Y18 CHN passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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