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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

S18 LDHMOT history

S18 LDH is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 19 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 143,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

S18 LDH black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
143,802 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 LDH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 LDH was last recorded at 143,802 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 6,716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,086 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,716 miles
Average per year
10,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,802 miles
  • 2025 – 137,086 miles
  • 2024 – 125,373 miles
  • 2023 – 112,243 miles
  • 2022 – 107,249 miles
  • 2020 – 103,020 miles
  • 2019 – 96,588 miles
  • 2018 – 82,690 miles
  • 2017 – 66,591 miles
  • 2016 – 50,684 miles
  • 2015 – 35,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,802 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

12 tests since 7 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,802 miles (+6,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    143,802 miles
    Test number
    399673558911
    • 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))
  2. Pass137,086 miles (+11,713)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    137,086 miles
    Test number
    948147194386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,373 miles (+13,130)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    125,373 miles
    Test number
    925601705432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,243 miles (+4,994)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    112,243 miles
    Test number
    817994294740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,249 miles (+4,229)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    107,249 miles
    Test number
    111011286074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,020 miles (+6,432)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    103,020 miles
    Test number
    591873424377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,588 miles (+13,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,588 miles
    Test number
    539211273074
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted front to back. many components not visible.
  8. Pass82,690 miles (+16,099)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    82,690 miles
    Test number
    364801745929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,591 miles (+15,907)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    66,591 miles
    Test number
    181360831140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,684 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    50,684 miles
    Test number
    932414514681
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  11. Fail50,684 miles (+15,216)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,684 miles
    Test number
    765137655399
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass35,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    35,468 miles
    Test number
    707059193496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 LDH

Does S18 LDH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 LDH is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 LDH?
The MOT on S18 LDH is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 LDH done?
S18 LDH was recorded at 143,802 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 10,211 miles a year.
Has S18 LDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 LDH has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on S18 LDH 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 S18 LDH find?
S18 LDH passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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