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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

S20 DXLMOT history

S20 DXL is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 11 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 97,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

S20 DXL grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2026
Mileage
97,691 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 DXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 DXL was last recorded at 97,691 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 4,707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,984 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,707 miles
Average per year
4,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,691 miles
  • 2024 – 92,984 miles
  • 2023 – 87,159 miles
  • 2022 – 82,299 miles
  • 2021 – 76,599 miles
  • 2020 – 72,097 miles
  • 2019 – 68,395 miles
  • 2018 – 63,478 miles
  • 2017 – 60,811 miles
  • 2016 – 58,306 miles
  • 2014 – 47,984 miles
  • 2013 – 41,763 miles
  • 2012 – 36,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,691 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front reg cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,691 miles (+4,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    97,691 miles
    Test number
    323457305369
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  2. Pass92,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    92,984 miles
    Test number
    210614276548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail92,984 miles (+5,825)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,984 miles
    Test number
    831071248310
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass87,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    87,159 miles
    Test number
    253956144184
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail87,159 miles (+4,860)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,159 miles
    Test number
    554747677831
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass82,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,299 miles
    Test number
    323360022548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,299 miles (+5,700)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,299 miles
    Test number
    123285056088
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass76,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,599 miles
    Test number
    429674992297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,599 miles (+4,502)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,599 miles
    Test number
    187528626047
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass72,097 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,097 miles
    Test number
    354303551041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail72,097 miles (+3,702)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,097 miles
    Test number
    385939847372
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass68,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,395 miles
    Test number
    440730886477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,395 miles (+4,917)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,395 miles
    Test number
    114839934532
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass63,478 miles (+2,667)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,478 miles
    Test number
    819918586483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,811 miles (+2,505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    60,811 miles
    Test number
    744533762416
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation of brake effort and very slight bind noted (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays conceal some components but examined where visible

  16. Pass58,306 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    58,306 miles
    Test number
    456795595137
    • AdvisoryFront reg cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cut to side wall of tyre no cords showing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak At engine
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracked

  17. Fail58,306 miles (+6,240)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,306 miles
    Test number
    991910474635
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront reg cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cut to side wall of tyre no cords showing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak At engine
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracked

  18. Pass52,066 miles (+4,082)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,066 miles
    Test number
    259309996134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,984 miles (+6,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    47,984 miles
    Test number
    686750434395
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass41,763 miles (+5,636)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    41,763 miles
    Test number
    296884253391
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass36,127 miles (+5,147)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    36,127 miles
    Test number
    887149332379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,980 miles
    Test number
    167727962463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 DXL

Does S20 DXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S20 DXL expired on 25 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S20 DXL?
The MOT on S20 DXL expired on 25 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S20 DXL done?
S20 DXL was recorded at 97,691 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 4,895 miles a year.
Has S20 DXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 DXL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S20 DXL 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 S20 DXL find?
S20 DXL passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear subframe corroded.

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