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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 4,799 cc

S28 NRSMOT history

S28 NRS is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 29 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 81,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

S28 NRS black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
81,099 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 NRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 NRS was last recorded at 81,099 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 3,590 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,509 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,590 miles
Average per year
3,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,099 miles
  • 2025 – 77,509 miles
  • 2024 – 75,843 miles
  • 2023 – 69,573 miles
  • 2022 – 66,539 miles
  • 2021 – 65,360 miles
  • 2020 – 64,895 miles
  • 2019 – 61,869 miles
  • 2018 – 58,839 miles
  • 2017 – 55,942 miles
  • 2016 – 53,202 miles
  • 2015 – 49,732 miles
  • 2014 – 45,193 miles
  • 2013 – 41,763 miles
  • 2011 – 35,101 miles
  • 2010 – 29,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,099 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Frontmost (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Frontmost (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,099 miles (+3,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    81,099 miles
    Test number
    238447963899
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass77,509 miles (+1,666)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    77,509 miles
    Test number
    928600560006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,843 miles (+6,270)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    75,843 miles
    Test number
    437341543439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    69,573 miles
    Test number
    326115783150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail69,567 miles (+3,028)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,567 miles
    Test number
    536280429270
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  6. Pass66,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    66,539 miles
    Test number
    445555687557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail66,539 miles (+1,179)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,539 miles
    Test number
    367794830364
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Headlamp levelling device inoperative wing (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass65,360 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    65,360 miles
    Test number
    748720157298
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp washers in-op
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail65,359 miles (+464)1 dangerous4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,359 miles
    Test number
    857334269780
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp washers in-op
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass64,895 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,895 miles
    Test number
    746074664149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail64,895 miles (+3,026)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,895 miles
    Test number
    652392243934
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass61,869 miles (+3,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    61,869 miles
    Test number
    890889161714
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on its inner edge
  13. Pass58,839 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    58,839 miles
    Test number
    722562017679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,837 miles (+2,895)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,837 miles
    Test number
    180724073011
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass55,942 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,942 miles
    Test number
    860787956552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Frontmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Frontmost (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail55,942 miles (+2,740)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,942 miles
    Test number
    275073080853
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Frontmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Frontmost (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass53,202 miles (+3,470)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,202 miles
    Test number
    403323085703
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Frontmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Frontmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer output on the low side
  18. Pass49,732 miles (+4,539)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    49,732 miles
    Test number
    106063635482
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass45,193 miles (+3,430)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    45,193 miles
    Test number
    647514024074
    • NoteRear tyres worn inside edges
  20. Pass41,763 miles (+6,662)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,763 miles
    Test number
    986508223041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,101 miles (+5,708)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,101 miles
    Test number
    978595911297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    29,393 miles
    Test number
    302096430401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 NRS

Does S28 NRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 NRS is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 NRS?
The MOT on S28 NRS is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 NRS done?
S28 NRS was recorded at 81,099 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 3,336 miles a year.
Has S28 NRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 NRS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S28 NRS 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 NRS find?
S28 NRS passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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