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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

C5 XSWMOT history

C5 XSW is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 24 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 120,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

C5 XSW black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
120,974 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 XSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 XSW was last recorded at 120,974 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 9,338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,636 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,338 miles
Average per year
8,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,974 miles
  • 2024 – 111,636 miles
  • 2023 – 104,281 miles
  • 2022 – 103,466 miles
  • 2021 – 89,051 miles
  • 2020 – 80,318 miles
  • 2019 – 75,636 miles
  • 2018 – 61,988 miles
  • 2017 – 51,932 miles
  • 2016 – 43,542 miles
  • 2015 – 32,713 miles
  • 2014 – 22,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,974 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,974 miles (+9,338)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    120,974 miles
    Test number
    837316689661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,636 miles (+7,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    111,636 miles
    Test number
    609223879732
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass104,281 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,281 miles
    Test number
    879908659308
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Fail104,281 miles (+815)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,281 miles
    Test number
    297657648820
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass103,466 miles (+14,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,466 miles
    Test number
    748280528000
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass89,051 miles (+2,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,051 miles
    Test number
    431589298656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass86,228 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,228 miles
    Test number
    134998047535
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail86,228 miles (+5,910)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,228 miles
    Test number
    491568961647
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass80,318 miles (+4,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,318 miles
    Test number
    771016088190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass75,636 miles (+13,648)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,636 miles
    Test number
    104554979536
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass61,988 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,988 miles
    Test number
    362708334048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail61,988 miles (+10,056)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,988 miles
    Test number
    236812947352
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass51,932 miles (+8,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,932 miles
    Test number
    965888010881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  14. Pass43,542 miles (+10,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,542 miles
    Test number
    258408605499
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays
  15. Pass32,713 miles (+10,282)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,713 miles
    Test number
    187120875430
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOil leak around differential area
  16. Pass22,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    22,431 miles
    Test number
    879762074013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 XSW

Does C5 XSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 XSW is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 XSW?
The MOT on C5 XSW is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 XSW done?
C5 XSW was recorded at 120,974 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 8,439 miles a year.
Has C5 XSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 XSW has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on C5 XSW 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 C5 XSW find?
C5 XSW passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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