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BMW X5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y291 KUBMOT history

Y291 KUB is a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 6 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 108,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

Y291 KUB blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
108,567 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y291 KUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y291 KUB was last recorded at 108,567 miles on 16 May 2026, 7,447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,120 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,447 miles
Average per year
3,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,567 miles
  • 2025 – 101,120 miles
  • 2024 – 97,077 miles
  • 2018 – 96,758 miles
  • 2017 – 96,549 miles
  • 2016 – 96,003 miles
  • 2015 – 94,800 miles
  • 2014 – 94,120 miles
  • 2013 – 90,433 miles
  • 2012 – 86,755 miles
  • 2011 – 73,784 miles
  • 2009 – 65,393 miles
  • 2008 – 57,121 miles
  • 2007 – 47,595 miles
  • 2006 – 39,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,567 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,567 miles (+7,447)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    108,567 miles
    Test number
    120753690579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,120 miles (+4,043)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    101,120 miles
    Test number
    196890429660
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,077 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    97,077 miles
    Test number
    959344225524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail97,077 miles (+319)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,077 miles
    Test number
    455022651985
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass96,758 miles (+209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    96,758 miles
    Test number
    603453854631
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,549 miles (+546)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    96,549 miles
    Test number
    207747063305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass96,003 miles (+1,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,003 miles
    Test number
    561488458672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  8. Pass94,800 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    94,800 miles
    Test number
    914836167382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Fail94,800 miles (+680)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,800 miles
    Test number
    794464864688
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Fail94,120 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,120 miles
    Test number
    126694274218
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  11. Pass94,120 miles (+3,687)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    94,120 miles
    Test number
    785494474259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,433 miles (+3,678)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    90,433 miles
    Test number
    379215173253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass86,755 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    86,755 miles
    Test number
    957508372219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail86,755 miles (+12,971)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,755 miles
    Test number
    239935072206
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass73,784 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    73,784 miles
    Test number
    119685311429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail73,784 miles (+8,391)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,784 miles
    Test number
    405925411054
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass65,393 miles (+8,272)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    65,393 miles
    Test number
    902186959300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,121 miles (+9,526)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    57,121 miles
    Test number
    463963048391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,595 miles (+8,046)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    47,595 miles
    Test number
    691327477246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    39,549 miles
    Test number
    723542866201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y291 KUB

Does Y291 KUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y291 KUB is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y291 KUB?
The MOT on Y291 KUB is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y291 KUB done?
Y291 KUB was recorded at 108,567 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 3,511 miles a year.
Has Y291 KUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y291 KUB has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y291 KUB 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 Y291 KUB find?
Y291 KUB passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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