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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc

S25 AFAMOT history

S25 AFA is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 1 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

S25 AFA black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
142,902 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S25 AFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S25 AFA was last recorded at 142,902 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 1,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,920 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,982 miles
Average per year
4,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,902 miles
  • 2025 – 140,920 miles
  • 2024 – 138,737 miles
  • 2023 – 134,617 miles
  • 2022 – 134,092 miles
  • 2021 – 128,081 miles
  • 2020 – 122,544 miles
  • 2019 – 117,950 miles
  • 2018 – 116,575 miles
  • 2016 – 103,158 miles
  • 2015 – 97,254 miles
  • 2014 – 87,906 miles
  • 2013 – 79,817 miles
  • 2012 – 76,887 miles
  • 2011 – 73,088 miles
  • 2009 – 66,885 miles
  • 2008 – 62,899 miles
  • 2007 – 59,919 miles
  • 2006 – 58,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,902 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,902 miles (+1,982)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    142,902 miles
    Test number
    469197448079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass140,920 miles (+2,183)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    140,920 miles
    Test number
    551415932377
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass138,737 miles (+4,120)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    138,737 miles
    Test number
    650092911081
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass134,617 miles (+525)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    134,617 miles
    Test number
    101340476291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,092 miles (+6,011)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    134,092 miles
    Test number
    528678687120
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  6. Pass128,081 miles (+5,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    128,081 miles
    Test number
    482871959333
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass122,544 miles (+4,594)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,544 miles
    Test number
    978896259304
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass117,950 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    117,950 miles
    Test number
    670936358164
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail117,950 miles (+1,375)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,950 miles
    Test number
    371166585183
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass116,575 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    116,575 miles
    Test number
    606350513410
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail116,575 miles (+13,417)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,575 miles
    Test number
    642070702808
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass103,158 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    103,158 miles
    Test number
    810989475443
    • 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)

  13. Fail103,149 miles (+5,895)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,149 miles
    Test number
    268621217010
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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)

  14. Fail97,254 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,254 miles
    Test number
    178125265014
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass97,254 miles (+9,348)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    97,254 miles
    Test number
    947165565013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass87,906 miles (+8,089)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    87,906 miles
    Test number
    237316204037
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass79,817 miles (+2,930)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,817 miles
    Test number
    128478213011
    • NoteHandbrake reading just meets requirements

  18. Pass76,887 miles (+3,799)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,887 miles
    Test number
    976049032060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    73,088 miles
    Test number
    637450961003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,086 miles (+6,201)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,086 miles
    Test number
    286330461001
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  21. Fail66,885 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,885 miles
    Test number
    380688639410
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass66,885 miles (+3,986)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    66,885 miles
    Test number
    710518339201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass62,899 miles (+2,980)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    62,899 miles
    Test number
    262077498115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,919 miles (+1,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    59,919 miles
    Test number
    872767677155
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  25. Pass58,252 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    58,252 miles
    Test number
    331880286199
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen zone A

Questions about S25 AFA

Does S25 AFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S25 AFA is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S25 AFA?
The MOT on S25 AFA is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S25 AFA done?
S25 AFA was recorded at 142,902 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 4,303 miles a year.
Has S25 AFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S25 AFA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on S25 AFA 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 S25 AFA find?
S25 AFA passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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