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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc

Y243 WGCMOT history

Y243 WGC is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 14 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

Y243 WGC black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
148,308 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y243 WGC
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
14 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y243 WGC was last recorded at 148,308 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 2,897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,411 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,897 miles
Average per year
3,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,308 miles
  • 2025 – 145,411 miles
  • 2024 – 141,764 miles
  • 2023 – 135,884 miles
  • 2021 – 132,481 miles
  • 2020 – 131,810 miles
  • 2019 – 128,716 miles
  • 2018 – 126,415 miles
  • 2017 – 124,140 miles
  • 2016 – 122,441 miles
  • 2015 – 121,221 miles
  • 2014 – 120,533 miles
  • 2013 – 119,877 miles
  • 2012 – 118,243 miles
  • 2011 – 116,281 miles
  • 2010 – 106,202 miles
  • 2009 – 94,987 miles
  • 2008 – 86,121 miles
  • 2007 – 76,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,308 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,308 miles (+2,897)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    148,308 miles
    Test number
    202755794575
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,411 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    145,411 miles
    Test number
    709718668644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail145,407 miles (+3,643)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,407 miles
    Test number
    563802329444
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,764 miles (+5,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    141,764 miles
    Test number
    520013085880
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,884 miles (+3,403)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    135,884 miles
    Test number
    507519351783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    132,481 miles
    Test number
    414822188345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail132,481 miles (+671)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,481 miles
    Test number
    249098658546
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass131,810 miles (+3,094)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    131,810 miles
    Test number
    682679748647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,716 miles (+2,301)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    128,716 miles
    Test number
    484864365769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,415 miles (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    126,415 miles
    Test number
    485668290246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,140 miles (+1,699)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    124,140 miles
    Test number
    760108452771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,441 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    122,441 miles
    Test number
    249508459800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,221 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    121,221 miles
    Test number
    888982845068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,533 miles (+656)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    120,533 miles
    Test number
    585998034050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,877 miles (+1,634)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    119,877 miles
    Test number
    435234543012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass118,243 miles (+1,962)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    118,243 miles
    Test number
    675491842088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass116,281 miles (+10,079)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    116,281 miles
    Test number
    639615131023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,202 miles (+11,215)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    106,202 miles
    Test number
    270219430082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,987 miles (+8,866)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    94,987 miles
    Test number
    773743439087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    86,121 miles
    Test number
    220464948032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail86,121 miles (+9,185)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,121 miles
    Test number
    314604348092
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

  22. Pass76,936 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    76,936 miles
    Test number
    190235847463
    • NoteE.m.l. light on

  23. Fail76,933 miles3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,933 miles
    Test number
    762159937025
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Questions about Y243 WGC

Does Y243 WGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y243 WGC is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y243 WGC?
The MOT on Y243 WGC is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y243 WGC done?
Y243 WGC was recorded at 148,308 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 3,644 miles a year.
Has Y243 WGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y243 WGC has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y243 WGC 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 Y243 WGC find?
Y243 WGC passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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