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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

S28 GKSMOT history

S28 GKS is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 26 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 147,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

S28 GKS black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
147,355 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 GKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 GKS was last recorded at 147,355 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,355 miles · 25 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,355 miles
  • 2025 – 129,184 miles
  • 2024 – 122,551 miles
  • 2023 – 118,882 miles
  • 2022 – 109,986 miles
  • 2021 – 96,867 miles
  • 2020 – 89,252 miles
  • 2019 – 81,701 miles
  • 2018 – 74,300 miles
  • 2017 – 67,293 miles
  • 2016 – 59,850 miles
  • 2015 – 55,989 miles
  • 2014 – 51,304 miles
  • 2013 – 46,178 miles
  • 2012 – 41,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,355 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,355 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    147,355 miles
    Test number
    489831527782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail147,355 miles (+18,171)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,355 miles
    Test number
    706353293002
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass129,184 miles (+6,633)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    129,184 miles
    Test number
    687281709240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,551 miles (+3,669)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    122,551 miles
    Test number
    900669259910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,882 miles (+8,896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    118,882 miles
    Test number
    819764106860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass109,986 miles (+13,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    109,986 miles
    Test number
    195068896354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    96,867 miles
    Test number
    869699264218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,867 miles (+7,615)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,867 miles
    Test number
    975929330205
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass89,252 miles (+7,551)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    89,252 miles
    Test number
    798369054319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,701 miles (+7,401)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,701 miles
    Test number
    820846336381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,300 miles (+7,007)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,300 miles
    Test number
    498069177517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,293 miles (+7,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,293 miles
    Test number
    812336161670
    • 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. Pass59,850 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,850 miles
    Test number
    952133168226
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail59,850 miles (+3,861)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,850 miles
    Test number
    241538656899
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass55,989 miles (+4,685)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,989 miles
    Test number
    455955385014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,304 miles
    Test number
    467051304169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,304 miles (+5,126)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,304 miles
    Test number
    347150504108
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass46,178 miles (+4,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,178 miles
    Test number
    227360613402
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass41,788 miles (+456)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,788 miles
    Test number
    815508802157
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass41,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,332 miles
    Test number
    979885502034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,332 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,332 miles
    Test number
    776124002063
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about S28 GKS

Does S28 GKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 GKS is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 GKS?
The MOT on S28 GKS is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 GKS done?
S28 GKS was recorded at 147,355 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 7,240 miles a year.
Has S28 GKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 GKS has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S28 GKS 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 S28 GKS find?
S28 GKS passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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