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BMW X5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y303 PLFMOT history

Y303 PLF is a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 30 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 151,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

Y303 PLF blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
151,048 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y303 PLF
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
30 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y303 PLF was last recorded at 151,048 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 1,728 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jan 2016: 33,992 miles, lower than 132,286 miles on 7 Jan 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,320 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,728 miles
Average per year
4,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,048 miles
  • 2024 – 149,320 miles
  • 2023 – 147,268 miles
  • 2021 – 146,029 miles
  • 2020 – 141,034 miles
  • 2019 – 139,223 miles
  • 2017 – 137,432 miles
  • 2016 – 136,081 miles
  • 2015 – 132,286 miles
  • 2014 – 130,012 miles
  • 2013 – 127,298 miles
  • 2012 – 123,533 miles
  • 2011 – 119,885 miles
  • 2010 – 113,210 miles
  • 2009 – 102,380 miles
  • 2007 – 89,668 miles
  • 2006 – 78,544 miles
  • 2005 – 62,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,048 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,048 miles (+1,728)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    151,048 miles
    Test number
    341473543547
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass149,320 miles (+892)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    149,320 miles
    Test number
    953966723042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass148,428 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    148,428 miles
    Test number
    946607913252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,268 miles (+1,239)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    147,268 miles
    Test number
    828898874019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    146,029 miles
    Test number
    197999164278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    469348844248
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. FailMileage not read7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    227771571669
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass141,034 miles (+1,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    141,034 miles
    Test number
    330996032315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass139,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    139,223 miles
    Test number
    679762401282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail139,223 miles (+1,791)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,223 miles
    Test number
    602116841029
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass137,432 miles (+1,351)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    137,432 miles
    Test number
    270741842551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass136,081 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    136,081 miles
    Test number
    214822364455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass133,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    133,992 miles
    Test number
    797036706285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail33,992 miles (-98,294)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,992 miles
    Test number
    530455191001
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass132,286 miles (+2,274)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    132,286 miles
    Test number
    159967205040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass130,012 miles (+2,714)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    130,012 miles
    Test number
    896126804037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass127,298 miles (+3,765)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    127,298 miles
    Test number
    309662403029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass123,533 miles (+3,648)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    123,533 miles
    Test number
    189776712466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass119,885 miles (+6,675)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    119,885 miles
    Test number
    549295201065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass113,210 miles (+10,830)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    113,210 miles
    Test number
    970354400028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,380 miles (+12,712)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    102,380 miles
    Test number
    391037409086
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar bush has slight play
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar link pin has slight play

  22. Pass89,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    89,668 miles
    Test number
    652077077241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail89,668 miles (+11,124)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,668 miles
    Test number
    123876977291
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass78,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    78,544 miles
    Test number
    262935686236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail78,521 miles (+16,254)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,521 miles
    Test number
    400245786260
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass62,267 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    62,267 miles
    Test number
    552229975152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass61,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2006
    Odometer
    61,840 miles
    Test number
    650291155187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail61,840 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,840 miles
    Test number
    781311855128
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about Y303 PLF

Does Y303 PLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y303 PLF is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y303 PLF?
The MOT on Y303 PLF is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y303 PLF done?
Y303 PLF was recorded at 151,048 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 4,334 miles a year.
Has Y303 PLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y303 PLF has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on Y303 PLF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y303 PLF find?
Y303 PLF passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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