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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

S33 LNSMOT history

S33 LNS is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 171,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

S33 LNS grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2026
Mileage
171,668 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S33 LNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S33 LNS was last recorded at 171,668 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,663 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
9,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,668 miles
  • 2024 – 163,961 miles
  • 2023 – 154,971 miles
  • 2022 – 147,808 miles
  • 2021 – 136,890 miles
  • 2020 – 133,879 miles
  • 2019 – 126,517 miles
  • 2017 – 117,650 miles
  • 2016 – 105,523 miles
  • 2015 – 92,414 miles
  • 2014 – 81,115 miles
  • 2013 – 67,253 miles
  • 2012 – 47,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,668 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryAge related corrosions within all precribed areas under the vehicle

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,668 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    171,668 miles
    Test number
    597939639169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosions within all precribed areas under the vehicle

  2. Fail171,663 miles (+648)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,663 miles
    Test number
    870275201365
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail171,015 miles (+7,054)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,015 miles
    Test number
    866726948008
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  4. Pass163,961 miles (+8,990)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    163,961 miles
    Test number
    966111780322
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear both shockers are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass154,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    154,971 miles
    Test number
    886461494844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail154,971 miles (+7,163)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,971 miles
    Test number
    534873358954
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass147,808 miles (+10,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    147,808 miles
    Test number
    907054366707
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres low

  8. Pass136,890 miles (+3,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    136,890 miles
    Test number
    950893234814
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass133,879 miles (+7,362)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    133,879 miles
    Test number
    586106103099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,517 miles (+8,867)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    126,517 miles
    Test number
    832381666142
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass117,650 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    117,650 miles
    Test number
    367133359813
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail117,650 miles (+12,127)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,650 miles
    Test number
    435939567382
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/45/19 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/45/19 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass105,523 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    105,523 miles
    Test number
    327614373002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. FailMileage not read5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    885078555281
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass92,414 miles (+11,299)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,414 miles
    Test number
    493280491365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres worn.Rears also worn on inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass81,115 miles (+13,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,115 miles
    Test number
    767076574250
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass67,253 miles (+20,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,253 miles
    Test number
    167060683287
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  18. Pass47,240 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,240 miles
    Test number
    945932082233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edge of tread area

  19. Fail47,240 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,240 miles
    Test number
    888452382204
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edge of tread area

Questions about S33 LNS

Does S33 LNS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S33 LNS expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S33 LNS?
The MOT on S33 LNS expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S33 LNS done?
S33 LNS was recorded at 171,668 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 9,596 miles a year.
Has S33 LNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S33 LNS has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S33 LNS 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 S33 LNS find?
S33 LNS passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; age related corrosions within all precribed areas under the vehicle.

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