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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

S15 VELMOT history

S15 VEL is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 1 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 119,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

S15 VEL black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
119,235 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 VEL
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
1 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 VEL was last recorded at 119,235 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 7,379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,856 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,379 miles
Average per year
5,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,235 miles
  • 2025 – 111,856 miles
  • 2024 – 105,342 miles
  • 2023 – 95,147 miles
  • 2022 – 86,719 miles
  • 2021 – 72,636 miles
  • 2018 – 72,009 miles
  • 2017 – 70,002 miles
  • 2016 – 67,947 miles
  • 2015 – 61,307 miles
  • 2014 – 59,076 miles
  • 2013 – 57,618 miles
  • 2012 – 54,632 miles
  • 2011 – 50,819 miles
  • 2010 – 46,573 miles
  • 2009 – 41,148 miles
  • 2008 – 35,036 miles
  • 2007 – 28,693 miles
  • 2006 – 16,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,235 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,235 miles (+7,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    119,235 miles
    Test number
    687696249641
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass111,856 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    111,856 miles
    Test number
    485007116389
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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. and lever has little reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail111,854 miles (+6,512)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,854 miles
    Test number
    653664126735
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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. and lever has little reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,342 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    105,342 miles
    Test number
    486986037195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail105,342 miles (+10,195)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,342 miles
    Test number
    929003322444
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass95,147 miles (+8,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    95,147 miles
    Test number
    353458454153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,719 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    86,719 miles
    Test number
    186407709017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail86,719 miles (+14,083)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,719 miles
    Test number
    847904103912
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,636 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    72,636 miles
    Test number
    990084112910
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Fail72,636 miles (+627)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,636 miles
    Test number
    627571555221
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass72,009 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    72,009 miles
    Test number
    242532672948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail72,001 miles (+1,999)4 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,001 miles
    Test number
    710088265306
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass70,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,002 miles
    Test number
    118703583064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,025 miles (+2,078)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,025 miles
    Test number
    630307483037
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass67,947 miles (+6,640)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,947 miles
    Test number
    177616272052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,307 miles (+2,231)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    61,307 miles
    Test number
    665776725937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,076 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    59,076 miles
    Test number
    685108324311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,618 miles (+2,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    57,618 miles
    Test number
    986135723387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass54,632 miles (+3,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,632 miles
    Test number
    718438122314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass50,819 miles (+4,246)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,819 miles
    Test number
    348658221366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,573 miles (+5,425)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,573 miles
    Test number
    853963020376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,148 miles
    Test number
    111007729387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,148 miles (+6,112)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,148 miles
    Test number
    130087529324
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass35,036 miles (+6,343)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,036 miles
    Test number
    691359128336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,693 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    28,693 miles
    Test number
    304544027355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail28,673 miles (+5,049)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,673 miles
    Test number
    233153527355
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass23,624 miles (+7,361)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,624 miles
    Test number
    743155577062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    16,263 miles
    Test number
    200928366080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S15 VEL

Does S15 VEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 VEL is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 VEL?
The MOT on S15 VEL is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 VEL done?
S15 VEL was recorded at 119,235 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 5,127 miles a year.
Has S15 VEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 VEL has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S15 VEL 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 S15 VEL find?
S15 VEL passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; oil leak, but not excessive.

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