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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

S5 CBAMOT history

S5 CBA is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 22 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 107,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

S5 CBA black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
107,349 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 CBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 CBA was last recorded at 107,349 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 3,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,353 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,996 miles
Average per year
6,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,349 miles
  • 2025 – 103,353 miles
  • 2024 – 97,569 miles
  • 2023 – 89,988 miles
  • 2022 – 81,572 miles
  • 2021 – 81,506 miles
  • 2020 – 78,601 miles
  • 2019 – 73,858 miles
  • 2018 – 69,666 miles
  • 2017 – 63,692 miles
  • 2016 – 58,436 miles
  • 2015 – 50,886 miles
  • 2014 – 40,240 miles
  • 2013 – 31,895 miles
  • 2012 – 21,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,349 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryHandbrake has free travel

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,349 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    107,349 miles
    Test number
    545523205818
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has free travel

  2. Fail107,349 miles (+3,996)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,349 miles
    Test number
    333336808269
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has free travel

  3. Pass103,353 miles (+5,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    103,353 miles
    Test number
    348174843930
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass97,569 miles (+7,581)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    97,569 miles
    Test number
    493220032375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,988 miles (+8,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,988 miles
    Test number
    365322358661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass81,572 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,572 miles
    Test number
    810144402051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Fail81,571 miles (+65)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,571 miles
    Test number
    931210037330
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Pass81,506 miles (+2,905)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,506 miles
    Test number
    530955189276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass78,601 miles (+4,743)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,601 miles
    Test number
    706631674192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,858 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,858 miles
    Test number
    530169430724
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail73,858 miles (+4,192)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,858 miles
    Test number
    896613610572
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass69,666 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,666 miles
    Test number
    653053332842
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Fail69,666 miles (+5,974)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,666 miles
    Test number
    416395870027
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Pass63,692 miles (+5,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,692 miles
    Test number
    358988839858
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5/3mm 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  15. Pass58,436 miles (+7,550)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,436 miles
    Test number
    811457557917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,886 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,886 miles
    Test number
    457903035152
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle to clean for emission pick up

  17. Fail50,886 miles (+10,646)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,886 miles
    Test number
    215073035453
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle to clean for emission pick up

  18. Pass40,240 miles (+8,345)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,240 miles
    Test number
    675699414124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,895 miles (+10,517)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    31,895 miles
    Test number
    605022223176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass21,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,378 miles
    Test number
    509714122128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 CBA

Does S5 CBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 CBA is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 CBA?
The MOT on S5 CBA is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 CBA done?
S5 CBA was recorded at 107,349 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 6,223 miles a year.
Has S5 CBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 CBA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 CBA 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 S5 CBA find?
S5 CBA passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; handbrake has free travel.

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