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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

S12 FAXMOT history

S12 FAX is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2022.

S12 FAX black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2023
Mileage
139,108 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 FAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 FAX was last recorded at 139,108 miles on 20 Jan 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 May 2008: 55,882 miles, lower than 100,766 miles on 22 Mar 2007.

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
139,104 miles · 18 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,108 miles
  • 2020 – 136,367 miles
  • 2019 – 131,067 miles
  • 2018 – 128,322 miles
  • 2017 – 124,152 miles
  • 2016 – 117,317 miles
  • 2015 – 110,010 miles
  • 2014 – 102,292 miles
  • 2013 – 94,373 miles
  • 2012 – 86,920 miles
  • 2011 – 78,830 miles
  • 2010 – 70,048 miles
  • 2009 – 62,425 miles
  • 2008 – 55,884 miles
  • 2007 – 100,766 miles
  • 2006 – 87,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,108 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front brake binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,108 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    139,108 miles
    Test number
    981329746380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail139,104 miles (+2,737)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,104 miles
    Test number
    844734157777
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass136,367 miles (+5,300)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    136,367 miles
    Test number
    529098303870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,067 miles (+67)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,067 miles
    Test number
    108483373863
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  5. Fail131,000 miles (+2,678)7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,000 miles
    Test number
    989406315964
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • 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 Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass128,322 miles (+134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    128,322 miles
    Test number
    466936173131
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding

  7. Fail128,188 miles (+4,036)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,188 miles
    Test number
    136674831106
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding

  8. Pass124,152 miles (+6,835)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    124,152 miles
    Test number
    875875152167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,317 miles (+7,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    117,317 miles
    Test number
    548937328207
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' two small chips (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass110,010 miles (+46)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    110,010 miles
    Test number
    268927995140
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail109,964 miles (+7,672)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,964 miles
    Test number
    238765795402
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass102,292 miles (+7,919)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    102,292 miles
    Test number
    886907094191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,373 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    94,373 miles
    Test number
    259298193415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,327 miles (+7,407)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,327 miles
    Test number
    256676393144
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass86,920 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    86,920 miles
    Test number
    345993092152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail86,920 miles (+8,090)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,920 miles
    Test number
    329901392152
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass78,830 miles (+2)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,830 miles
    Test number
    738520481123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFuel cap seal starting to perish but still creates a seal
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner edge VERY low tread, almost through to cords (possible tracking fault)
    • NoteUnable to inspect underside of vehicle thoroughly due to undertrays being fitted

  18. Fail78,828 miles (+8,780)2 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,828 miles
    Test number
    315839171112
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFuel cap seal starting to perish but still creates a seal
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner edge VERY low tread, almost through to cords (possible tracking fault)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner edge very low tread (possible tracking fault)
    • NoteUnable to inspect underside of vehicle thoroughly due to undertrays being fitted

  19. Pass70,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,048 miles
    Test number
    242168910120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail70,048 miles (+7,623)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,048 miles
    Test number
    142627910141
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass62,425 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    62,425 miles
    Test number
    442365439138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail62,270 miles (+6,386)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,270 miles
    Test number
    484508429196
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass55,884 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    55,884 miles
    Test number
    222194328474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,882 miles (-44,884)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,882 miles
    Test number
    760463628154
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass100,766 miles (+13,653)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    100,766 miles
    Test number
    123121687443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass87,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    87,113 miles
    Test number
    882108786051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 FAX

Does S12 FAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 FAX expired on 19 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 FAX?
The MOT on S12 FAX expired on 19 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 FAX done?
S12 FAX was recorded at 139,108 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2022, an average of 3,288 miles a year.
Has S12 FAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 FAX has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S12 FAX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S12 FAX find?
S12 FAX passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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