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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

S4 EBUMOT history

S4 EBU is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 17 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 120,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

S4 EBU black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
120,794 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 EBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 EBU was last recorded at 120,794 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 4,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
116,587 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,207 miles
Average per year
6,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,794 miles
  • 2025 – 116,587 miles
  • 2023 – 110,490 miles
  • 2022 – 103,013 miles
  • 2021 – 96,602 miles
  • 2020 – 89,676 miles
  • 2019 – 83,762 miles
  • 2018 – 71,355 miles
  • 2016 – 67,505 miles
  • 2015 – 53,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,794 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,794 miles (+4,207)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    120,794 miles
    Test number
    223749554409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,587 miles (+6,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    116,587 miles
    Test number
    745319928712
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass110,490 miles (+7,477)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    110,490 miles
    Test number
    732366174014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass103,013 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    103,013 miles
    Test number
    428019951146
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides most front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail102,985 miles (+6,383)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,985 miles
    Test number
    825857688692
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides most front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,602 miles (+6,926)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,602 miles
    Test number
    366043763059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,676 miles (+5,914)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    89,676 miles
    Test number
    384908373562
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre marked yellow
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass83,762 miles (+12,407)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    83,762 miles
    Test number
    895382183595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass71,355 miles (+3,850)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,355 miles
    Test number
    485011464377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,505 miles (+13,667)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    67,505 miles
    Test number
    746572289996
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

  11. Pass53,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,838 miles
    Test number
    609183323494
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

Questions about S4 EBU

Does S4 EBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 EBU is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 EBU?
The MOT on S4 EBU is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 EBU done?
S4 EBU was recorded at 120,794 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 6,453 miles a year.
Has S4 EBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 EBU has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S4 EBU 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 S4 EBU find?
S4 EBU passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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