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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

Y28 MFDMOT history

Y28 MFD is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

Y28 MFD black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
156,129 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y28 MFD
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
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y28 MFD was last recorded at 156,129 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 5,911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,218 miles · 7 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
5,911 miles
Average per year
6,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,129 miles
  • 2024 – 150,218 miles
  • 2023 – 144,465 miles
  • 2022 – 140,448 miles
  • 2021 – 133,339 miles
  • 2020 – 126,936 miles
  • 2019 – 124,677 miles
  • 2018 – 121,091 miles
  • 2017 – 111,251 miles
  • 2016 – 99,227 miles
  • 2015 – 90,595 miles
  • 2014 – 82,685 miles
  • 2012 – 72,359 miles
  • 2011 – 56,969 miles
  • 2010 – 48,778 miles
  • 2009 – 40,188 miles
  • 2008 – 32,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,129 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to flex both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake performance only just met at 16%

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,129 miles (+5,911)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    156,129 miles
    Test number
    609864050419
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to flex both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass150,218 miles (+5,753)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    150,218 miles
    Test number
    758028438173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    144,465 miles
    Test number
    332219492041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail144,464 miles (+4,016)1 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,464 miles
    Test number
    745517257454
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front abs wiring insecure but unlikely to get caught.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass140,448 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    140,448 miles
    Test number
    289251137509
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail140,448 miles (+7,109)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,448 miles
    Test number
    233974332615
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass133,339 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,339 miles
    Test number
    835735605020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail133,339 miles (+6,403)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,339 miles
    Test number
    343364461916
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass126,936 miles (+2,259)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,936 miles
    Test number
    501503589475
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Rear arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just met at 16%
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass124,677 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,677 miles
    Test number
    979492233042
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just met at 16%
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail124,677 miles (+3,586)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,677 miles
    Test number
    914979006760
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall bead (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just met at 16%
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass121,091 miles (+9,840)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    121,091 miles
    Test number
    611649358230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass111,251 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    111,251 miles
    Test number
    506735649438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail111,230 miles (+12,003)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,230 miles
    Test number
    869775093387
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  15. Pass99,227 miles (+8,632)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,227 miles
    Test number
    753246972533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,595 miles (+7,910)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,595 miles
    Test number
    168953565086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass82,685 miles (+10,326)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    82,685 miles
    Test number
    165604364410
    • NoteFront tyres worn on outer edges.
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass72,359 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    72,359 miles
    Test number
    925153212325
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail72,358 miles (+15,389)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,358 miles
    Test number
    938632612327
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass56,969 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,969 miles
    Test number
    985225321157
    • NoteN/S/R Lower side light inop.

  21. Fail56,966 miles (+8,188)1 dangerous1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,966 miles
    Test number
    548715121129
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteAll four tyres perished.
    • NoteN/S/R Lower side light inop.
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre worn inner edge.

  22. Pass48,778 miles (+12)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,778 miles
    Test number
    123292180440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Fail48,766 miles (+8,578)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,766 miles
    Test number
    531801180016
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass40,188 miles (+7,580)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,188 miles
    Test number
    230644369012
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have objects imbeded into the tread and also the tread surface is wearing low on inner

  25. Pass32,608 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,608 miles
    Test number
    213360268012
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing low on edges of tread surface, full inspection of trerad depth cannot be done due to raised areas between tread blocks,

Questions about Y28 MFD

Does Y28 MFD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y28 MFD is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y28 MFD?
The MOT on Y28 MFD is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y28 MFD done?
Y28 MFD was recorded at 156,129 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 6,937 miles a year.
Has Y28 MFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y28 MFD has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on Y28 MFD 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 Y28 MFD find?
Y28 MFD passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to flex both sides; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe.

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