
BMW X5
Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc
Y39 FAOMOT history
Y39 FAO is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 25 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 36 MOT tests, with 200,689 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 200,689 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 36
- 19 passed · 17 failed
- Per year
- 6,433 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y39 FAO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 25 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y39 FAO was last recorded at 200,689 miles on 27 Aug 2024, 2,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Jun 2006: 51,356 miles, lower than 77,681 miles on 14 Jul 2005.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 198,025 miles · 10 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,664 miles
- Average per year
- 6,433 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 200,689 miles
- 2022 – 198,025 miles
- 2021 – 192,029 miles
- 2020 – 190,139 miles
- 2019 – 188,291 miles
- 2018 – 185,907 miles
- 2017 – 182,451 miles
- 2016 – 177,032 miles
- 2015 – 173,670 miles
- 2014 – 168,232 miles
- 2013 – 160,974 miles
- 2012 – 152,427 miles
- 2011 – 144,895 miles
- 2010 – 138,639 miles
- 2009 – 128,205 miles
- 2008 – 108,230 miles
- 2007 – 86,417 miles
- 2006 – 51,369 miles
- 2005 – 77,681 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor6 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014
Full MOT history
36 tests since 14 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass200,689 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 200,689 miles
- Test number
- 525663986802
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail200,689 miles (+2,664)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,689 miles
- Test number
- 920421668543
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Pass198,025 miles (+8)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 198,025 miles
- Test number
- 490854909417
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail198,017 miles (+5,988)8 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,017 miles
- Test number
- 972954638454
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass192,029 miles (+4)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 192,029 miles
- Test number
- 361492259122
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside mirror glass deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail192,025 miles (+1,886)1 dangerous1 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,025 miles
- Test number
- 458373301471
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside mirror glass deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass190,139 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 190,139 miles
- Test number
- 812974035751
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail190,132 miles (+1,841)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,132 miles
- Test number
- 879807404746
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light on (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass188,291 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 188,291 miles
- Test number
- 969590180243
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail188,291 miles (+2,384)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,291 miles
- Test number
- 302417409727
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass185,907 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 185,907 miles
- Test number
- 744739120384
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Fail185,903 miles (+3,452)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,903 miles
- Test number
- 514183673608
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in middle of flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower tail lamp not working
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass182,451 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 182,451 miles
- Test number
- 297748652424
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Fail182,451 miles (+5,419)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,451 miles
- Test number
- 732091392222
- Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure rear arm (2.4.G.3a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass177,032 miles (+29)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 177,032 miles
- Test number
- 920160796301
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Fail177,003 miles (+3,333)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,003 miles
- Test number
- 113581074581
- FailureOffside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Pass173,670 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 173,670 miles
- Test number
- 428436175079
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteN/s/f seat back loose
Fail173,664 miles (+5,432)6 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,664 miles
- Test number
- 137809665029
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteN/s/f seat back loose
Pass168,232 miles (+2)4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 168,232 miles
- Test number
- 156277374420
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteN/S outer cv boot clip loose.
- NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail168,230 miles (+7,256)2 dangerous1 failure4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,230 miles
- Test number
- 178922774483
- DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- DangerousOffside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteN/S outer cv boot clip loose.
- NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass160,974 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 160,974 miles
- Test number
- 948627773085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,970 miles (+8,543)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,970 miles
- Test number
- 175775973461
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass152,427 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 152,427 miles
- Test number
- 316705872074
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail152,427 miles (+7,532)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,427 miles
- Test number
- 869584972060
- FailureNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass144,895 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 144,895 miles
- Test number
- 687410671066
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail144,895 miles (+6,256)1 dangerous10 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,895 miles
- Test number
- 547378461072
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass138,639 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 138,639 miles
- Test number
- 354360340086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,639 miles (+10,434)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,639 miles
- Test number
- 112084730082
- FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass128,205 miles (+19,975)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 128,205 miles
- Test number
- 344104339049
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass108,230 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 108,230 miles
- Test number
- 711047658052
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Fail108,230 miles (+86)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,230 miles
- Test number
- 190597258026
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Fail108,144 miles (+21,727)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,144 miles
- Test number
- 943393058086
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass86,417 miles (+35,048)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 86,417 miles
- Test number
- 813791267008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,369 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 51,369 miles
- Test number
- 581552376152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,356 miles (-26,325)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,356 miles
- Test number
- 744931276164
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass77,681 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 77,681 miles
- Test number
- 701475095132
- NoteChild seat fitted nearside rear †handbrake reading close to min requirment †offside door mirror mount slight play
Questions about Y39 FAO
- Does Y39 FAO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y39 FAO expired on 26 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y39 FAO?
- The MOT on Y39 FAO expired on 26 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y39 FAO done?
- Y39 FAO was recorded at 200,689 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2024, an average of 6,433 miles a year.
- Has Y39 FAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y39 FAO has failed 17 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y39 FAO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jun 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y39 FAO find?
- Y39 FAO passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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