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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

S3 NAMMOT history

S3 NAM is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 26 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 138,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

S3 NAM grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
138,569 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 NAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
26 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 NAM was last recorded at 138,569 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 8,482 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Dec 2019: 93,245 miles, lower than 93,898 miles on 10 Dec 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
130,087 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,482 miles
Average per year
8,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,569 miles
  • 2024 – 130,087 miles
  • 2023 – 122,567 miles
  • 2022 – 112,798 miles
  • 2021 – 104,767 miles
  • 2019 – 93,245 miles
  • 2018 – 83,703 miles
  • 2017 – 75,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,569 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,569 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    138,569 miles
    Test number
    767197309559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail138,569 miles (+8,482)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,569 miles
    Test number
    545542935921
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,087 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,087 miles
    Test number
    766649069573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail130,087 miles (+7,520)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,087 miles
    Test number
    133819233094
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass122,567 miles (+9,769)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    122,567 miles
    Test number
    261448691513
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass112,798 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,798 miles
    Test number
    316548150454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail112,797 miles (+8,030)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,797 miles
    Test number
    130551848667
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass104,767 miles (+11,522)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    104,767 miles
    Test number
    865045420460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass93,245 miles (-653)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,245 miles
    Test number
    562293346714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail93,898 miles (+10,195)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,898 miles
    Test number
    956679371595
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass83,703 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    83,703 miles
    Test number
    935570534584
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail83,703 miles (+8,263)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,703 miles
    Test number
    164875750973
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass75,440 miles (+8,714)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,440 miles
    Test number
    403869983121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,726 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,726 miles
    Test number
    620959600988
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S3 NAM

Does S3 NAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 NAM is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 NAM?
The MOT on S3 NAM is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 NAM done?
S3 NAM was recorded at 138,569 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 8,328 miles a year.
Has S3 NAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 NAM has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 NAM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Dec 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 NAM find?
S3 NAM passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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