BMW X5
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
S12 GBHMOT history
S12 GBH is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 29 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 172,543 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 172,543 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 8,182 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S12 GBH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S12 GBH was last recorded at 172,543 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 3,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Aug 2013: 79,665 miles, lower than 666,545 miles on 1 Aug 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 169,025 miles · 14 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,518 miles
- Average per year
- 8,182 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 172,543 miles
- 2025 – 169,025 miles
- 2024 – 165,392 miles
- 2023 – 164,987 miles
- 2022 – 161,495 miles
- 2021 – 156,371 miles
- 2020 – 149,331 miles
- 2019 – 145,116 miles
- 2018 – 140,842 miles
- 2017 – 134,303 miles
- 2016 – 122,095 miles
- 2015 – 107,740 miles
- 2014 – 94,886 miles
- 2013 – 79,670 miles
- 2012 – 666,545 miles
- 2011 – 53,239 miles
- 2010 – 42,163 miles
- 2009 – 31,668 miles
- 2008 – 21,573 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass172,543 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Headlamp lens slightly defective both / light output reduced
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear brake pad warning wire broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
28 tests since 14 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,543 miles (+3,518)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 172,543 miles
- Test number
- 594247384989
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,025 miles (+61)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 169,025 miles
- Test number
- 461346999342
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both / light output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad warning wire broken
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail168,964 miles (+3,572)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,964 miles
- Test number
- 410851881163
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both / light output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad warning wire broken
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass165,392 miles (+405)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 165,392 miles
- Test number
- 514714407751
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass faded (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin heat (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively heat (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail164,987 miles (+3,492)1 dangerous1 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,987 miles
- Test number
- 948007761002
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass faded/ defective (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively signs of heat (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin heat damage (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass161,495 miles (+78)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 161,495 miles
- Test number
- 607612499127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp dip beam light output reduced
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Fail161,417 miles (+5,046)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,417 miles
- Test number
- 679366803505
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp dip beam output reduced
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake binding slightly/pad flaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
Pass156,371 miles (+7,040)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 156,371 miles
- Test number
- 153674904155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,331 miles (+4,215)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 149,331 miles
- Test number
- 125806850063
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass145,116 miles (+17)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 145,116 miles
- Test number
- 613266684903
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail145,099 miles (+4,257)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,099 miles
- Test number
- 425345850976
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass140,842 miles (+44)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 140,842 miles
- Test number
- 805973137445
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges
- AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes damp
Fail140,798 miles (+6,495)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,798 miles
- Test number
- 895406392996
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges
- AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes damp
Pass134,303 miles (+479)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 134,303 miles
- Test number
- 238003304773
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre wearing on edges.
- AdvisoryRear Inner o/s + n/s wearing on edges close to limits.
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail133,824 miles (+11,729)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,824 miles
- Test number
- 187927432803
- FailureOffside 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre wearing on edges.
- AdvisoryRear Inner o/s + n/s wearing on edges close to limits.
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass122,095 miles (+14,355)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 122,095 miles
- Test number
- 373660728471
- AdvisoryHandbrake could be better/long lever travel
Pass107,740 miles (+12,854)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 107,740 miles
- Test number
- 437370915214
- 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)
Pass94,886 miles (+15,216)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 94,886 miles
- Test number
- 605048814262
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteTyre warning light on
Pass79,670 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 79,670 miles
- Test number
- 616859413267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,665 miles (-586,880)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,665 miles
- Test number
- 885789813287
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass666,545 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 666,545 miles
- Test number
- 646264412287
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn inner tread
Fail66,545 miles (+13,306)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,545 miles
- Test number
- 968994012228
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn inner tread
Pass53,239 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 53,239 miles
- Test number
- 556173891124
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail53,239 miles (+11,076)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,239 miles
- Test number
- 528793691147
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass42,163 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 42,163 miles
- Test number
- 580887490182
- NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Fail42,163 miles (+10,495)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,163 miles
- Test number
- 712997390122
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Pass31,668 miles (+10,095)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 31,668 miles
- Test number
- 441768999144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,573 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 21,573 miles
- Test number
- 834224778072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S12 GBH
- Does S12 GBH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 GBH is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S12 GBH?
- The MOT on S12 GBH is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S12 GBH done?
- S12 GBH was recorded at 172,543 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 8,182 miles a year.
- Has S12 GBH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S12 GBH has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on S12 GBH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S12 GBH find?
- S12 GBH passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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