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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

S33 VRMMOT history

S33 VRM is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 15 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 120,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

S33 VRM grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
120,841 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S33 VRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S33 VRM was last recorded at 120,841 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 6,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,530 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,311 miles
Average per year
8,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,841 miles
  • 2025 – 114,530 miles
  • 2024 – 107,800 miles
  • 2023 – 96,127 miles
  • 2022 – 84,712 miles
  • 2021 – 80,368 miles
  • 2020 – 76,353 miles
  • 2019 – 67,044 miles
  • 2018 – 56,395 miles
  • 2016 – 39,464 miles
  • 2015 – 28,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,841 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,841 miles (+6,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    120,841 miles
    Test number
    287891633447
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Pass114,530 miles (+6,730)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    114,530 miles
    Test number
    591291456464
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass107,800 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    107,800 miles
    Test number
    607696652670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail107,693 miles (+11,566)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,693 miles
    Test number
    772212429639
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass96,127 miles (+11,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    96,127 miles
    Test number
    257921360520
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass84,712 miles (+4,344)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    84,712 miles
    Test number
    385307067900
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  7. Pass80,368 miles (+4,015)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,368 miles
    Test number
    339723989832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,353 miles (+9,309)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,353 miles
    Test number
    500149712373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,044 miles (+10,649)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    67,044 miles
    Test number
    665842972908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,395 miles (+16,931)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    56,395 miles
    Test number
    868501317278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,464 miles (+11,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    39,464 miles
    Test number
    150773054147
    • AdvisoryThree child seats fitted, two in rear & one in front
    • AdvisoryUpper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible
  12. Pass28,179 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,179 miles
    Test number
    268521245485
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about S33 VRM

Does S33 VRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S33 VRM is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S33 VRM?
The MOT on S33 VRM is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S33 VRM done?
S33 VRM was recorded at 120,841 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 8,652 miles a year.
Has S33 VRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S33 VRM has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S33 VRM 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 VRM find?
S33 VRM passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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