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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

Y8 AEVMOT history

Y8 AEV is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 24 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 138,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

Y8 AEV grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
138,207 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 AEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 AEV was last recorded at 138,207 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 9,723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,484 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,723 miles
Average per year
5,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,207 miles
  • 2025 – 128,484 miles
  • 2024 – 121,454 miles
  • 2023 – 111,640 miles
  • 2022 – 106,441 miles
  • 2021 – 101,960 miles
  • 2020 – 96,801 miles
  • 2019 – 90,753 miles
  • 2018 – 86,063 miles
  • 2017 – 83,913 miles
  • 2015 – 80,781 miles
  • 2014 – 77,343 miles
  • 2013 – 74,676 miles
  • 2012 – 69,252 miles
  • 2011 – 62,565 miles
  • 2010 – 52,489 miles
  • 2009 – 37,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,207 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,207 miles (+9,723)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    138,207 miles
    Test number
    234317239923
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
  2. Pass128,484 miles (+7,030)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    128,484 miles
    Test number
    635843618677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,454 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    121,454 miles
    Test number
    935268357703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121,438 miles (+9,798)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,438 miles
    Test number
    681443840617
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass111,640 miles (+5,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    111,640 miles
    Test number
    552805291410
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass106,441 miles (+4,481)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,441 miles
    Test number
    186101749546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass101,960 miles (+5,159)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    101,960 miles
    Test number
    890010667007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,801 miles (+6,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    96,801 miles
    Test number
    988533140380
    • 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))
  9. Pass90,753 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,753 miles
    Test number
    646952896595
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail90,753 miles (+4,690)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,753 miles
    Test number
    497793974236
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass86,063 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,063 miles
    Test number
    196129548564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,059 miles (+2,146)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,059 miles
    Test number
    100764254843
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
  13. Pass83,913 miles (+3,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,913 miles
    Test number
    646190485393
    • AdvisoryUnderguards fitted preventing full inspection
  14. Pass80,781 miles (+3,438)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    80,781 miles
    Test number
    666575905267
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear at outer edge
  15. Pass77,343 miles (+2,667)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,343 miles
    Test number
    979382164180
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront tyres perishing
  16. Pass74,676 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,676 miles
    Test number
    159390883154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,665 miles (+5,413)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,665 miles
    Test number
    488882463166
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  18. Pass69,252 miles (+6,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,252 miles
    Test number
    917678732172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass62,565 miles (+10,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,565 miles
    Test number
    146188531122
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  20. Pass52,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    52,489 miles
    Test number
    911898530112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,489 miles (+14,875)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,489 miles
    Test number
    404097030102
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  22. Pass37,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,614 miles
    Test number
    443499619137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 AEV

Does Y8 AEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 AEV is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 AEV?
The MOT on Y8 AEV is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 AEV done?
Y8 AEV was recorded at 138,207 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 5,998 miles a year.
Has Y8 AEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 AEV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y8 AEV 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 Y8 AEV find?
Y8 AEV passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion, and 1 more.

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