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BMW X5

Blue · Gas bi-fuel · 2001 · 4,398 cc

Y52 PDGMOT history

Y52 PDG is a blue gas bi-fuel BMW X5 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 127,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

Y52 PDG blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2026
Mileage
127,540 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y52 PDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Gas bi-fuel
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y52 PDG was last recorded at 127,540 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,772 miles · 2 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
768 miles
Average per year
4,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,540 miles
  • 2022 – 126,772 miles
  • 2020 – 123,540 miles
  • 2019 – 117,172 miles
  • 2017 – 103,008 miles
  • 2016 – 102,833 miles
  • 2015 – 97,304 miles
  • 2014 – 93,233 miles
  • 2013 – 89,741 miles
  • 2012 – 87,545 miles
  • 2011 – 77,567 miles
  • 2010 – 69,406 miles
  • 2009 – 63,409 miles
  • 2008 – 51,667 miles
  • 2007 – 49,513 miles
  • 2006 – 43,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,540 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front front inner bush both (5.3.4 (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, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,540 miles (+768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    127,540 miles
    Test number
    901335502741
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front front inner bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,772 miles (+3,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    126,772 miles
    Test number
    237713864874
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass123,540 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    123,540 miles
    Test number
    701126656255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail123,537 miles (+6,365)3 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,537 miles
    Test number
    533738755077
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass117,172 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,172 miles
    Test number
    248822056702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail117,172 miles7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,172 miles
    Test number
    603195816320
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3153520 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  7. PassMileage not read3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    263329277081
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDisplay pixlated
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion to components and floor

  8. Pass103,008 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    103,008 miles
    Test number
    150054216697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,833 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,833 miles
    Test number
    305830043372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail102,805 miles (+5,501)2 dangerous6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,805 miles
    Test number
    851583138222
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass97,304 miles (+94)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,304 miles
    Test number
    643423325505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail97,210 miles (+3,977)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,210 miles
    Test number
    663943080834
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail93,233 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,233 miles
    Test number
    259638324231
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass93,233 miles (+3,492)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,233 miles
    Test number
    555308324209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,741 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    89,741 miles
    Test number
    127007253245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteStrong smell of gas from nearside front of vehicle, no leak could be detected at time of test.

  16. Fail89,741 miles (+2,196)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,741 miles
    Test number
    789947053277
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteStrong smell of gas from nearside front of vehicle, no leak could be detected at time of test.

  17. Pass87,545 miles (+5,045)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    87,545 miles
    Test number
    997740552385
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear low

  18. Pass82,500 miles (+4,933)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    82,500 miles
    Test number
    567837102027
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear brake disc's deteriorated
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low

  19. Fail77,567 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,567 miles
    Test number
    298164821030
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear brake disc's deteriorated
    • NoteRear number plate lamp dim

  20. Pass77,567 miles (+8,161)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    77,567 miles
    Test number
    655044621023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear brake disc's deteriorated
    • NoteRear number plate lamp dim

  21. Pass69,406 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    69,406 miles
    Test number
    404099120056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail69,404 miles (+5,995)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,404 miles
    Test number
    564378920048
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteO/s mirror damaged

  23. Pass63,409 miles (+58)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,409 miles
    Test number
    733276549189
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail63,351 miles (+11,684)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,351 miles
    Test number
    930420149156
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass51,667 miles (+2,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    51,667 miles
    Test number
    201093948150
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  26. Fail49,513 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,513 miles
    Test number
    742473127348
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  27. Pass49,513 miles (+5,848)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    49,513 miles
    Test number
    841293727393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,665 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    43,665 miles
    Test number
    463668216385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y52 PDG

Does Y52 PDG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y52 PDG expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y52 PDG?
The MOT on Y52 PDG expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y52 PDG done?
Y52 PDG was recorded at 127,540 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 4,455 miles a year.
Has Y52 PDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y52 PDG has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on Y52 PDG 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 Y52 PDG find?
Y52 PDG passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front front inner bush both.

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