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BMW X5

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

Y6 GKHMOT history

Y6 GKH is a red diesel BMW X5 first used on 8 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 163,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

Y6 GKH red BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
163,447 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 GKH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 GKH was last recorded at 163,447 miles on 13 May 2026, 2,626 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,821 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,626 miles
Average per year
7,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,447 miles
  • 2025 – 160,821 miles
  • 2024 – 158,389 miles
  • 2023 – 152,973 miles
  • 2022 – 148,555 miles
  • 2021 – 146,530 miles
  • 2020 – 140,896 miles
  • 2019 – 130,616 miles
  • 2018 – 110,396 miles
  • 2017 – 96,492 miles
  • 2015 – 87,799 miles
  • 2014 – 78,748 miles
  • 2013 – 67,845 miles
  • 2012 – 55,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,447 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,447 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    163,447 miles
    Test number
    478944033769
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail163,447 miles (+2,626)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,447 miles
    Test number
    853774606686
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass160,821 miles (+2,432)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    160,821 miles
    Test number
    273975875689
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively strong (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively strong (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass158,389 miles (+5,416)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    158,389 miles
    Test number
    787280901051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass152,973 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    152,973 miles
    Test number
    175499901539
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail152,973 miles (+4,418)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,973 miles
    Test number
    910502001066
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass148,555 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    148,555 miles
    Test number
    248841247547
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Fail148,550 miles (+29)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,550 miles
    Test number
    847251831636
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Fail148,521 miles (+1,991)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,521 miles
    Test number
    729109504508
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass146,530 miles (+5,634)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    146,530 miles
    Test number
    442357290660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass140,896 miles (+10,280)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    140,896 miles
    Test number
    478405878300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass130,616 miles (+20,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    130,616 miles
    Test number
    250483970581
    • 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))
  13. Pass110,396 miles (+13,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    110,396 miles
    Test number
    684846294566
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass96,492 miles (+8,693)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,492 miles
    Test number
    326908287252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,799 miles (+9,051)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    87,799 miles
    Test number
    308478885296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,748 miles (+10,903)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    78,748 miles
    Test number
    935089204273
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked on inner edges
  17. Pass67,845 miles (+12,531)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,845 miles
    Test number
    728965013296
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBack seat folder down
    • NoteBoth front tyres sidewall damage no cords showing
    • NoteFront inner brake pad wearing low
  18. Pass55,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,314 miles
    Test number
    238836112266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,314 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,314 miles
    Test number
    369896612473
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about Y6 GKH

Does Y6 GKH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 GKH is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y6 GKH?
The MOT on Y6 GKH is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y6 GKH done?
Y6 GKH was recorded at 163,447 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 7,850 miles a year.
Has Y6 GKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 GKH has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y6 GKH 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 Y6 GKH find?
Y6 GKH passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff.

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