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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

S23 GSWMOT history

S23 GSW is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 28 Apr 2006. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 151,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2022.

S23 GSW blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2023
Mileage
151,094 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 GSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2023
Latest MOT test
27 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 GSW was last recorded at 151,094 miles on 27 May 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,092 miles · 23 May 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 151,094 miles
  • 2021 – 129,907 miles
  • 2020 – 117,688 miles
  • 2019 – 114,099 miles
  • 2018 – 107,702 miles
  • 2017 – 101,272 miles
  • 2016 – 87,335 miles
  • 2015 – 80,812 miles
  • 2014 – 75,317 miles
  • 2013 – 68,329 miles
  • 2011 – 56,454 miles
  • 2010 – 44,933 miles
  • 2009 – 34,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,094 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Parking brake efficiency 18% recommend brake check

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,094 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    151,094 miles
    Test number
    335681720043
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail151,092 miles (+21,185)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,092 miles
    Test number
    133270246877
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass129,907 miles (+12,219)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    129,907 miles
    Test number
    906188299507
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area lower front (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner metal brake pipe near join with flexy pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner metal brake pipe near join with flexy brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass117,688 miles (+3,589)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    117,688 miles
    Test number
    460525651648
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass114,099 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    114,099 miles
    Test number
    996706092127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency 18% recommend brake check

  6. Fail114,099 miles (+6,397)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,099 miles
    Test number
    874278980393
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency 18% recommend brake check

  7. Pass107,702 miles (+6,430)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    107,702 miles
    Test number
    523923945534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted restricting testers view

  8. Pass101,272 miles (+13,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    101,272 miles
    Test number
    100074304658
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs in poor condition

  9. Pass87,335 miles (+1,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,335 miles
    Test number
    453599521427
    • AdvisoryUnder cover fitted at time of test

  10. Pass86,160 miles (+5,348)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    86,160 miles
    Test number
    678424270503
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass80,812 miles (+5,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,812 miles
    Test number
    908078205012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass75,317 miles (+6,988)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,317 miles
    Test number
    369057904049
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass68,329 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    68,329 miles
    Test number
    386969903052
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteScreenwash reservoir cap missing

  14. Fail68,329 miles (+11,875)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,329 miles
    Test number
    496089003023
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteScreenwash reservoir cap missing

  15. Pass56,454 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    56,454 miles
    Test number
    646473151351
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail56,392 miles (+11,459)2 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,392 miles
    Test number
    918050251300
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake balance 25%

  17. Pass44,933 miles (+10,909)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,933 miles
    Test number
    424772240462
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs

  18. Pass34,024 miles (+3,488)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,024 miles
    Test number
    563409739385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,536 miles
    Test number
    103931819166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 GSW

Does S23 GSW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 GSW expired on 26 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 GSW?
The MOT on S23 GSW expired on 26 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 GSW done?
S23 GSW was recorded at 151,094 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2022, an average of 9,204 miles a year.
Has S23 GSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 GSW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2022.
Has the mileage on S23 GSW 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 S23 GSW find?
S23 GSW passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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