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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc

Y208 DMGMOT history

Y208 DMG is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 3 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 119,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

Y208 DMG black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
119,880 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y208 DMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y208 DMG was last recorded at 119,880 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,215 miles · 19 May 2023
Between the last two tests
665 miles
Average per year
3,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,880 miles
  • 2023 – 119,215 miles
  • 2022 – 118,933 miles
  • 2020 – 118,873 miles
  • 2019 – 118,218 miles
  • 2018 – 117,790 miles
  • 2017 – 116,228 miles
  • 2016 – 115,707 miles
  • 2015 – 113,089 miles
  • 2014 – 110,961 miles
  • 2013 – 106,671 miles
  • 2012 – 99,794 miles
  • 2010 – 94,372 miles
  • 2009 – 85,104 miles
  • 2008 – 74,242 miles
  • 2007 – 66,145 miles
  • 2006 – 56,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,880 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,880 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    119,880 miles
    Test number
    687908099923
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  2. FailMileage not read2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    824737684995
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,215 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    119,215 miles
    Test number
    655674956586
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail119,215 miles (+282)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,215 miles
    Test number
    740800148299
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass118,933 miles (+60)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,933 miles
    Test number
    901038721496
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,873 miles (+655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,873 miles
    Test number
    308323144909
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,218 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,218 miles
    Test number
    405480964208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,217 miles (+427)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,217 miles
    Test number
    148055992155
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))

  9. Pass117,790 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    117,790 miles
    Test number
    246487517835
    • AdvisoryBrake discs corroded

  10. Fail117,739 miles (+1,511)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,739 miles
    Test number
    830446915860
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded flitch (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake discs corroded

  11. Pass116,228 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    116,228 miles
    Test number
    121348880724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,227 miles (+520)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,227 miles
    Test number
    791332353604
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both side rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  13. Pass115,707 miles (+2,618)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    115,707 miles
    Test number
    383847066250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass113,089 miles (+2,128)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    113,089 miles
    Test number
    560377075934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,961 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    110,961 miles
    Test number
    326456564407
    • NoteBoth side rear suspension arm bushs worn but not excess movement
    • NoteOnly just met handbrake performance

  16. Fail110,960 miles (+4,289)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,960 miles
    Test number
    159035064298
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth side rear suspension arm bushs worn but not excess movement

  17. Pass106,671 miles (+244)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    106,671 miles
    Test number
    246742603330
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Fail106,427 miles (+6,633)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,427 miles
    Test number
    128591193276
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass99,794 miles (+5,422)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    99,794 miles
    Test number
    709730212393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass94,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    94,372 miles
    Test number
    201484900295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail94,372 miles (+9,268)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,372 miles
    Test number
    401494700243
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass85,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    85,104 miles
    Test number
    910250199189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail85,104 miles (+10,862)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,104 miles
    Test number
    400798589152
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass74,242 miles (+8,097)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    74,242 miles
    Test number
    203029088172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,145 miles (+10,137)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    66,145 miles
    Test number
    912408687104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass56,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    56,008 miles
    Test number
    744918286100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail56,008 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,008 miles
    Test number
    882446286109
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y208 DMG

Does Y208 DMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y208 DMG is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y208 DMG?
The MOT on Y208 DMG is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y208 DMG done?
Y208 DMG was recorded at 119,880 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 3,242 miles a year.
Has Y208 DMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y208 DMG has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2024.
Has the mileage on Y208 DMG 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 Y208 DMG find?
Y208 DMG passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: underbody covered in underseal.

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