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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

S23 SDBMOT history

S23 SDB is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 193,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

S23 SDB black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
193,506 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 SDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 SDB was last recorded at 193,506 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 10,726 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,780 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,726 miles
Average per year
9,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,506 miles
  • 2025 – 182,780 miles
  • 2024 – 174,059 miles
  • 2023 – 165,406 miles
  • 2022 – 154,146 miles
  • 2021 – 148,590 miles
  • 2020 – 144,790 miles
  • 2019 – 140,686 miles
  • 2018 – 135,625 miles
  • 2017 – 126,281 miles
  • 2016 – 116,564 miles
  • 2015 – 106,349 miles
  • 2014 – 96,051 miles
  • 2013 – 84,698 miles
  • 2012 – 74,520 miles
  • 2011 – 60,595 miles
  • 2010 – 50,010 miles
  • 2009 – 36,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,506 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass193,506 miles (+10,726)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    193,506 miles
    Test number
    378756748553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass182,780 miles (+8,721)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    182,780 miles
    Test number
    503952470454
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass174,059 miles (+8,653)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    174,059 miles
    Test number
    463460177185
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass165,406 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    165,406 miles
    Test number
    540742952554
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail165,379 miles (+11,233)3 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,379 miles
    Test number
    924711555212
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass154,146 miles (+5,556)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    154,146 miles
    Test number
    294402523236
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass148,590 miles (+3,800)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    148,590 miles
    Test number
    244900050743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,790 miles (+4,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    144,790 miles
    Test number
    200642257068
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass140,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    140,686 miles
    Test number
    274095289413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail140,686 miles (+5,061)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,686 miles
    Test number
    155243938534
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  11. Pass135,625 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    135,625 miles
    Test number
    872228582921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail135,459 miles (+9,178)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,459 miles
    Test number
    898584974501
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

  13. Pass126,281 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    126,281 miles
    Test number
    894580398491
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just passed

  14. Fail126,281 miles (+9,717)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,281 miles
    Test number
    682902850862
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just passed

  15. Pass116,564 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    116,564 miles
    Test number
    871041763720
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail116,564 miles (+10,215)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,564 miles
    Test number
    891620633631
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass106,349 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    106,349 miles
    Test number
    155225885007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail106,349 miles (+10,298)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,349 miles
    Test number
    219405285057
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass96,051 miles (+11,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,051 miles
    Test number
    358789064024
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass84,698 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    84,698 miles
    Test number
    259766283031
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail84,697 miles (+10,177)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,697 miles
    Test number
    486726483033
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass74,520 miles (+13,925)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    74,520 miles
    Test number
    129097672014
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn to tread bars in centre
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  23. Pass60,595 miles (+10,585)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,595 miles
    Test number
    188377661025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,010 miles (+13,289)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,010 miles
    Test number
    480911370014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,721 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,721 miles
    Test number
    110670489460
    • 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)

Questions about S23 SDB

Does S23 SDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 SDB is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 SDB?
The MOT on S23 SDB is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 SDB done?
S23 SDB was recorded at 193,506 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 9,207 miles a year.
Has S23 SDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 SDB has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on S23 SDB 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 SDB find?
S23 SDB passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front inner suspension rod ball joint has slight play; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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