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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

S26 LDSMOT history

S26 LDS is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 11 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 124,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

S26 LDS black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
124,117 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 LDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 LDS was last recorded at 124,117 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 2,716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,401 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,716 miles
Average per year
5,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,117 miles
  • 2024 – 121,401 miles
  • 2023 – 113,832 miles
  • 2019 – 107,867 miles
  • 2018 – 99,219 miles
  • 2017 – 93,338 miles
  • 2016 – 83,230 miles
  • 2015 – 80,580 miles
  • 2014 – 72,682 miles
  • 2013 – 65,827 miles
  • 2012 – 59,890 miles
  • 2011 – 50,317 miles
  • 2010 – 42,972 miles
  • 2009 – 34,888 miles
  • 2008 – 25,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,117 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,117 miles (+2,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    124,117 miles
    Test number
    424899195883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass121,401 miles (+7,569)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    121,401 miles
    Test number
    917630193568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,832 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    113,832 miles
    Test number
    857794693732
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail113,832 miles (+5,965)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,832 miles
    Test number
    165887301595
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Self Levelling Sensor on lower suspension arm broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass107,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,867 miles
    Test number
    281062051287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail107,867 miles (+8,648)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,867 miles
    Test number
    117115664631
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached as marked (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass99,219 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,219 miles
    Test number
    382158607181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,216 miles (+5,878)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,216 miles
    Test number
    828101792356
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  9. Pass93,338 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,338 miles
    Test number
    970232982206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,221 miles
    Test number
    389854231900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,220 miles (+9,990)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,220 miles
    Test number
    736067079867
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass83,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    83,230 miles
    Test number
    997196707942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,230 miles (+2,650)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,230 miles
    Test number
    277225399024
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  14. Pass80,580 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,580 miles
    Test number
    163989739393
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm,0mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail80,579 miles (+7,897)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,579 miles
    Test number
    452413568402
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release center (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm,0mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass72,682 miles (+6,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,682 miles
    Test number
    948343804371
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass65,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,827 miles
    Test number
    978746793215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,825 miles (+5,935)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,825 miles
    Test number
    136626993216
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureFront Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass59,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,890 miles
    Test number
    399918042225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,890 miles (+9,573)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,890 miles
    Test number
    256917842299
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass50,317 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,317 miles
    Test number
    576872131231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,294 miles (+7,322)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,294 miles
    Test number
    599891031270
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • 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)

  23. Pass42,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,972 miles
    Test number
    622155740118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    952079130190
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass34,888 miles (+9,522)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,888 miles
    Test number
    383708939132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightly when clearing windshield

  26. Pass25,366 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,366 miles
    Test number
    220260628121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,677 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,677 miles
    Test number
    410863448022
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S26 LDS

Does S26 LDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 LDS is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 LDS?
The MOT on S26 LDS is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 LDS done?
S26 LDS was recorded at 124,117 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 5,483 miles a year.
Has S26 LDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 LDS has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S26 LDS 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 S26 LDS find?
S26 LDS passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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