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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

S50 MLDMOT history

S50 MLD is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 193,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

S50 MLD blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
193,061 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 MLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 MLD was last recorded at 193,061 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 2,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,975 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,086 miles
Average per year
8,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,061 miles
  • 2024 – 190,975 miles
  • 2023 – 187,781 miles
  • 2022 – 179,312 miles
  • 2021 – 174,987 miles
  • 2020 – 169,160 miles
  • 2019 – 163,832 miles
  • 2018 – 156,221 miles
  • 2017 – 155,197 miles
  • 2015 – 142,530 miles
  • 2014 – 131,334 miles
  • 2013 – 118,488 miles
  • 2012 – 105,373 miles
  • 2011 – 79,989 miles
  • 2010 – 64,089 miles
  • 2009 – 54,557 miles
  • 2008 – 41,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,061 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,061 miles (+2,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    193,061 miles
    Test number
    224191197978
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass190,975 miles (+3,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    190,975 miles
    Test number
    655571569199
    • 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))
  3. Pass187,781 miles (+8,469)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    187,781 miles
    Test number
    354666110042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass179,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    179,312 miles
    Test number
    875409556478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail179,303 miles (+4,316)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,303 miles
    Test number
    339910408128
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
  6. Pass174,987 miles (+5,827)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    174,987 miles
    Test number
    126092415969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass169,160 miles (+5,328)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    169,160 miles
    Test number
    430698986551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass163,832 miles (+7,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    163,832 miles
    Test number
    849985339882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass156,221 miles (+1,024)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    156,221 miles
    Test number
    502323011212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass155,197 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    155,197 miles
    Test number
    459010880232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail155,192 miles (+12,662)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,192 miles
    Test number
    514063584550
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner handle missing
  12. Pass142,530 miles (+11,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    142,530 miles
    Test number
    302979945806
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  13. Fail131,334 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,334 miles
    Test number
    439268514325
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass131,334 miles (+12,846)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    131,334 miles
    Test number
    925738814317
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass118,488 miles (+13,115)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    118,488 miles
    Test number
    658767513330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    105,373 miles
    Test number
    476803262370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail105,373 miles (+25,384)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,373 miles
    Test number
    657452162394
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass79,989 miles (+15,900)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    79,989 miles
    Test number
    225290611219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    64,089 miles
    Test number
    754543400242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,089 miles (+9,532)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,089 miles
    Test number
    850693600238
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  21. Pass54,557 miles (+12,588)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,557 miles
    Test number
    242462339296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,969 miles
    Test number
    804606628295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 MLD

Does S50 MLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 MLD is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 MLD?
The MOT on S50 MLD is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 MLD done?
S50 MLD was recorded at 193,061 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 8,605 miles a year.
Has S50 MLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 MLD has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2022.
Has the mileage on S50 MLD 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 S50 MLD find?
S50 MLD passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both.

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