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BMW X5

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

Y8 MGSMOT history

Y8 MGS is a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 10 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 140,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2022.

Y8 MGS blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2023
Mileage
140,448 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 MGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 MGS was last recorded at 140,448 miles on 12 Dec 2022, 14,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Sept 2008: 30,528 miles, lower than 271,183 miles on 19 Sept 2007.
  • 6 Sept 2016: 81,180 miles, lower than 83,128 miles on 18 Aug 2016.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
125,901 miles · 3 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
14,547 miles
Average per year
7,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 140,448 miles
  • 2021 – 125,901 miles
  • 2020 – 118,176 miles
  • 2019 – 111,706 miles
  • 2018 – 106,880 miles
  • 2017 – 89,293 miles
  • 2016 – 81,180 miles
  • 2015 – 71,152 miles
  • 2014 – 69,129 miles
  • 2013 – 61,963 miles
  • 2012 – 54,865 miles
  • 2011 – 46,849 miles
  • 2010 – 40,342 miles
  • 2009 – 36,213 miles
  • 2008 – 30,602 miles
  • 2007 – 271,183 miles
  • 2006 – 21,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,448 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake wear indicator damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front tyre outer side wall slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,448 miles (+14,547)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    140,448 miles
    Test number
    722366711708
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake wear indicator damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,901 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    125,901 miles
    Test number
    165837932275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail125,893 miles (+7,717)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,893 miles
    Test number
    254894381521
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass118,176 miles (+6,470)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    118,176 miles
    Test number
    699671866420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,706 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,706 miles
    Test number
    769942236035
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer side wall slightly perished
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides front and rear centre (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront head lamp covers faded slightly
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished

  6. Fail111,706 miles (+4,826)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,706 miles
    Test number
    630664366172
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing part of boot torn off (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn mid suspension arm link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer side wall slightly perished
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides front and rear centre (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront head lamp covers faded slightly
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished

  7. Pass106,880 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    106,880 miles
    Test number
    177245860033
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Fail106,872 miles (+17,579)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,872 miles
    Test number
    492100039792
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass89,293 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    89,293 miles
    Test number
    296822861990
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Fail89,293 miles (+8,113)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,293 miles
    Test number
    656447295822
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass81,180 miles (-1,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    81,180 miles
    Test number
    536005633430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt - (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear diff pinion oil seal leaking

  12. Fail83,128 miles (+11,976)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,128 miles
    Test number
    526955634960
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working BOTH SIDES (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryADVISE BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

  13. Pass71,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,152 miles
    Test number
    267945125418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,152 miles (+2,023)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,152 miles
    Test number
    975125825101
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

  15. Pass69,129 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    69,129 miles
    Test number
    247041584274
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail69,128 miles (+7,165)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,128 miles
    Test number
    575290984252
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass61,963 miles (+7,098)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,963 miles
    Test number
    287137413251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,865 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,865 miles
    Test number
    479107902285
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass54,865 miles (+8,016)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    54,865 miles
    Test number
    967957302268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,849 miles (+6,507)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    46,849 miles
    Test number
    587374071114
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass40,342 miles (+4,129)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,342 miles
    Test number
    523444790185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,213 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,213 miles
    Test number
    242186949290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail36,213 miles (+5,611)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,213 miles
    Test number
    910365049289
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass30,602 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,602 miles
    Test number
    862289258275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,528 miles (-240,655)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,528 miles
    Test number
    990024458218
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass271,183 miles (+244,022)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    271,183 miles
    Test number
    652592067202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail27,161 miles (+5,629)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,161 miles
    Test number
    251280867232
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  28. Pass21,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    21,532 miles
    Test number
    942661276106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 MGS

Does Y8 MGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y8 MGS expired on 11 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y8 MGS?
The MOT on Y8 MGS expired on 11 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y8 MGS done?
Y8 MGS was recorded at 140,448 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2022, an average of 7,216 miles a year.
Has Y8 MGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 MGS has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y8 MGS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 10 Sept 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y8 MGS find?
Y8 MGS passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake wear indicator damaged; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, and 2 more.

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