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BMW X5

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

S30 SBSMOT history

S30 SBS is a green diesel BMW X5 first used on 21 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 168,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

S30 SBS green BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
168,532 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 SBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 SBS was last recorded at 168,532 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 3,904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,628 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,904 miles
Average per year
8,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,532 miles
  • 2025 – 164,628 miles
  • 2023 – 158,581 miles
  • 2021 – 156,242 miles
  • 2020 – 151,178 miles
  • 2019 – 148,646 miles
  • 2018 – 145,196 miles
  • 2017 – 140,974 miles
  • 2016 – 136,488 miles
  • 2015 – 132,508 miles
  • 2014 – 128,996 miles
  • 2013 – 123,199 miles
  • 2012 – 97,846 miles
  • 2011 – 69,685 miles
  • 2010 – 46,205 miles
  • 2009 – 32,877 miles
  • 2008 – 22,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,532 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,532 miles (+3,904)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    168,532 miles
    Test number
    324793829623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass164,628 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    164,628 miles
    Test number
    519063920917
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    461499994643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass158,581 miles (+2,339)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    158,581 miles
    Test number
    966058375373
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  5. Pass156,242 miles (+2,203)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    156,242 miles
    Test number
    396278136841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  6. Pass154,039 miles (+2,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    154,039 miles
    Test number
    173668242111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass151,178 miles (+2,532)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    151,178 miles
    Test number
    918340213645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass148,646 miles (+3,450)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    148,646 miles
    Test number
    103516603786
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass145,196 miles (+4,222)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    145,196 miles
    Test number
    256984356552
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass140,974 miles (+4,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    140,974 miles
    Test number
    876187647844
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass136,488 miles (+3,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    136,488 miles
    Test number
    913155868280
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass132,508 miles (+3,512)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    132,508 miles
    Test number
    847362715045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass128,996 miles (+5,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    128,996 miles
    Test number
    659413814058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass123,199 miles (+369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    123,199 miles
    Test number
    398996053495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail122,830 miles (+24,984)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,830 miles
    Test number
    485219843237
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass97,846 miles (+28,161)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    97,846 miles
    Test number
    616611952227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracking.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre getting low and cracking

  17. Pass69,685 miles (+23,480)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    69,685 miles
    Test number
    378618731277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,205 miles (+13,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,205 miles
    Test number
    353836250216
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass32,877 miles (+10,197)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,877 miles
    Test number
    963794969208
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass22,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,680 miles
    Test number
    171548868200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 SBS

Does S30 SBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 SBS is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 SBS?
The MOT on S30 SBS is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 SBS done?
S30 SBS was recorded at 168,532 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 8,435 miles a year.
Has S30 SBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 SBS has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2013.
Has the mileage on S30 SBS 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 S30 SBS find?
S30 SBS passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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