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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

1988 SAMOT history

1988 SA is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 186,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2025.

1988 SA black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2026
Mileage
186,699 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2025
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1988 SA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

1988 SA was last recorded at 186,699 miles on 26 Mar 2025, 4,964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
181,735 miles · 27 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4,964 miles
Average per year
11,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,699 miles
  • 2024 – 181,735 miles
  • 2023 – 174,842 miles
  • 2022 – 167,890 miles
  • 2021 – 159,131 miles
  • 2020 – 154,366 miles
  • 2019 – 148,155 miles
  • 2018 – 137,700 miles
  • 2017 – 116,593 miles
  • 2016 – 86,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,699 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 16 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,699 miles (+4,964)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    186,699 miles
    Test number
    538320065433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass181,735 miles (+6,893)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    181,735 miles
    Test number
    327575343047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass174,842 miles (+6,952)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    174,842 miles
    Test number
    485733539005
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass167,890 miles (+8,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    167,890 miles
    Test number
    462866575197
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass159,131 miles (+4,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    159,131 miles
    Test number
    657666707974
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

  6. Pass154,366 miles (+6,211)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    154,366 miles
    Test number
    874864725540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass148,155 miles (+10,455)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    148,155 miles
    Test number
    758234029244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,700 miles (+21,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    137,700 miles
    Test number
    926933486840
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass116,593 miles (+30,484)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    116,593 miles
    Test number
    745626439916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,109 miles
    Test number
    147769559856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail86,109 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,109 miles
    Test number
    582142007252
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about 1988 SA

What vehicle is registration 1988 SA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1988 SA on a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Mar 2013. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1988 SA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 1988 SA expired on 30 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 1988 SA?
The MOT on 1988 SA expired on 30 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 1988 SA done?
1988 SA was recorded at 186,699 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2025, an average of 11,046 miles a year.
Has 1988 SA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1988 SA has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on 1988 SA 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 1988 SA find?
1988 SA passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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