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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

S24 VRAMOT history

S24 VRA is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 133,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.

S24 VRA grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2026
Mileage
133,403 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S24 VRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S24 VRA was last recorded at 133,403 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 3,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,735 miles · 13 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,668 miles
Average per year
5,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,403 miles
  • 2024 – 129,735 miles
  • 2023 – 124,285 miles
  • 2022 – 119,269 miles
  • 2021 – 114,580 miles
  • 2020 – 109,529 miles
  • 2019 – 103,020 miles
  • 2018 – 101,497 miles
  • 2017 – 96,982 miles
  • 2016 – 91,471 miles
  • 2015 – 87,065 miles
  • 2014 – 79,072 miles
  • 2013 – 73,790 miles
  • 2012 – 68,694 miles
  • 2011 – 65,271 miles
  • 2010 – 59,523 miles
  • 2009 – 50,048 miles
  • 2008 – 37,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,403 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,403 miles (+3,668)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    133,403 miles
    Test number
    266943051187
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass129,735 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    129,735 miles
    Test number
    185392166577
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail129,713 miles (+5,428)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,713 miles
    Test number
    508639747830
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass124,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    124,285 miles
    Test number
    863881600952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail124,285 miles (+5,016)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,285 miles
    Test number
    164821202581
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  6. Pass119,269 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    119,269 miles
    Test number
    366725720554
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail119,255 miles (+4,675)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,255 miles
    Test number
    393230149420
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  8. Pass114,580 miles (+5,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    114,580 miles
    Test number
    167370352475
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass109,529 miles (+147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    109,529 miles
    Test number
    897177053308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail109,382 miles (+6,362)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,382 miles
    Test number
    169121435570
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass103,020 miles (+1,523)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    103,020 miles
    Test number
    271431492513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,497 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    101,497 miles
    Test number
    441266635973
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  13. Fail101,497 miles (+4,515)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,497 miles
    Test number
    139732511257
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  14. Pass96,982 miles (+5,511)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    96,982 miles
    Test number
    974736571867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass91,471 miles (+4,406)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    91,471 miles
    Test number
    848912411204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,065 miles (+7,993)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    87,065 miles
    Test number
    188047060916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,072 miles (+5)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,072 miles
    Test number
    169543974206
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pedal travel slightly long ,suspect due to corrosion on inner front brake discs
    • NoteFront inner discs surfaces slight corrosion
  18. Fail79,067 miles (+5,277)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,067 miles
    Test number
    799659664283
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront inner discs surfaces slight corrosion
  19. Pass73,790 miles (+5,096)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    73,790 miles
    Test number
    636328363224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass68,694 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    68,694 miles
    Test number
    508859022263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail68,694 miles (+3,423)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,694 miles
    Test number
    708719722238
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass65,271 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,271 miles
    Test number
    776982341287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,214 miles (+5,691)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,214 miles
    Test number
    356370521268
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  24. Pass59,523 miles (+9,475)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,523 miles
    Test number
    164668410231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,048 miles
    Test number
    294179639222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,048 miles (+12,291)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,048 miles
    Test number
    761049739271
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  27. Pass37,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,757 miles
    Test number
    762192748240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S24 VRA

Does S24 VRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S24 VRA expired on 12 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S24 VRA?
The MOT on S24 VRA expired on 12 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S24 VRA done?
S24 VRA was recorded at 133,403 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 5,628 miles a year.
Has S24 VRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S24 VRA has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S24 VRA 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 S24 VRA find?
S24 VRA passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, and 1 more.

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