
BMW X5
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc
S14 PBSMOT history
S14 PBS is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 27 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 173,725 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 173,725 mi
- At MOT on 8 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,497 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S14 PBS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 27 Oct 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S14 PBS was last recorded at 173,725 miles on 8 Feb 2024, 1,944 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 171,781 miles · 21 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,944 miles
- Average per year
- 7,497 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 173,725 miles
- 2023 – 171,781 miles
- 2022 – 169,519 miles
- 2021 – 166,086 miles
- 2019 – 160,698 miles
- 2018 – 155,715 miles
- 2017 – 150,061 miles
- 2016 – 141,397 miles
- 2015 – 130,987 miles
- 2014 – 122,533 miles
- 2013 – 112,410 miles
- 2012 – 106,383 miles
- 2010 – 92,975 miles
- 2009 – 80,718 miles
- 2008 – 65,100 miles
- 2007 – 51,552 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
26 tests since 23 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,725 miles (+1,944)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 173,725 miles
- Test number
- 665382689467
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass171,781 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 171,781 miles
- Test number
- 837816559699
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail171,781 miles (+2,262)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,781 miles
- Test number
- 630672401290
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass169,519 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 169,519 miles
- Test number
- 725122607338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail169,519 miles (+3,433)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,519 miles
- Test number
- 513898988771
- Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass166,086 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 166,086 miles
- Test number
- 136491038193
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail166,085 miles (+5,387)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,085 miles
- Test number
- 469790930780
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass160,698 miles (+4,983)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 160,698 miles
- Test number
- 685906390905
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass155,715 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 155,715 miles
- Test number
- 716294438617
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,715 miles (+5,654)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,715 miles
- Test number
- 266777252330
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass150,061 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 150,061 miles
- Test number
- 750442624497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,061 miles (+8,664)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,061 miles
- Test number
- 601529752443
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- 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)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass141,397 miles (+10,410)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 141,397 miles
- Test number
- 459733135752
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass130,987 miles (+8,454)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 130,987 miles
- Test number
- 219803355417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,533 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 122,533 miles
- Test number
- 279249444414
- 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)
Fail122,533 miles (+10,123)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,533 miles
- Test number
- 266198144126
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- 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)
Pass112,410 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 112,410 miles
- Test number
- 927062123183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,410 miles (+6,027)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,410 miles
- Test number
- 268821923144
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass106,383 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 106,383 miles
- Test number
- 279487202449
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail106,383 miles (+13,408)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,383 miles
- Test number
- 245847502485
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass92,975 miles (+12,257)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 92,975 miles
- Test number
- 313543320334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,718 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 80,718 miles
- Test number
- 341115039311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,718 miles (+15,618)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,718 miles
- Test number
- 672345039344
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass65,100 miles (+13,548)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 65,100 miles
- Test number
- 742897238305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,552 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 51,552 miles
- Test number
- 952296997240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,552 miles2 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,552 miles
- Test number
- 830006997257
- FailureFront registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
- FailureRear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Questions about S14 PBS
- Does S14 PBS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S14 PBS expired on 22 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S14 PBS?
- The MOT on S14 PBS expired on 22 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S14 PBS done?
- S14 PBS was recorded at 173,725 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2024, an average of 7,497 miles a year.
- Has S14 PBS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S14 PBS has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on S14 PBS 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 S14 PBS find?
- S14 PBS passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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