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BMW X3

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

S5 HLRMOT history

S5 HLR is a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 22 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 160,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

S5 HLR blue BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
160,879 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 HLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 HLR was last recorded at 160,879 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 12,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,314 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
12,565 miles
Average per year
8,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,879 miles
  • 2025 – 148,314 miles
  • 2024 – 136,099 miles
  • 2023 – 133,478 miles
  • 2022 – 127,739 miles
  • 2021 – 113,247 miles
  • 2020 – 104,788 miles
  • 2019 – 95,725 miles
  • 2018 – 85,149 miles
  • 2017 – 73,893 miles
  • 2016 – 67,838 miles
  • 2015 – 63,643 miles
  • 2014 – 59,038 miles
  • 2013 – 54,009 miles
  • 2012 – 46,395 miles
  • 2011 – 38,377 miles
  • 2010 – 25,014 miles
  • 2009 – 13,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,879 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,879 miles (+12,565)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    160,879 miles
    Test number
    746708975599
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass148,314 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    148,314 miles
    Test number
    194644911450
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  3. Fail148,314 miles (+12,215)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,314 miles
    Test number
    719162544854
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  4. Pass136,099 miles (+2,621)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    136,099 miles
    Test number
    693028582522
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass133,478 miles (+421)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    133,478 miles
    Test number
    438088513073
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail133,057 miles (+5,318)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,057 miles
    Test number
    517282566778
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,739 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,739 miles
    Test number
    149008249128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damaged on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly cracked (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail127,739 miles (+14,492)1 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,739 miles
    Test number
    647774941526
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damaged on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly cracked (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,247 miles
    Test number
    135783728075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,247 miles (+8,459)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,247 miles
    Test number
    850215636703
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass104,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,788 miles
    Test number
    612779602758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,788 miles (+9,063)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,788 miles
    Test number
    951921832301
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass95,725 miles (+10,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,725 miles
    Test number
    781458862209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass85,149 miles (+11,256)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,149 miles
    Test number
    850065020473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,893 miles (+6,055)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    73,893 miles
    Test number
    180003032779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,838 miles
    Test number
    101391532942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,838 miles (+4,195)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,838 miles
    Test number
    912472157471
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass63,643 miles (+4,605)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    63,643 miles
    Test number
    885579747620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,038 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,038 miles
    Test number
    486087814316
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre rear seat belt twisted.

  20. Pass59,038 miles (+5,029)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    59,038 miles
    Test number
    885257614343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre rear seat belt twisted.

  21. Pass54,009 miles (+209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    54,009 miles
    Test number
    208823733325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass53,800 miles (+7,405)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    53,800 miles
    Test number
    526341703317
    • NoteEmissions too clean to be detected by machine

  23. Pass46,395 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    46,395 miles
    Test number
    507300512346
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail46,395 miles (+8,018)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,395 miles
    Test number
    825288802399
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass38,377 miles (+13,363)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,377 miles
    Test number
    768518091216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise emissions to low for smoke metre to detect .
    • NoteAdvise nearside and offside rear tyre treads slightly out of shape .

  26. Pass25,014 miles (+11,086)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,014 miles
    Test number
    920614090144
    • NoteEmissions are to clean to be detected .

  27. Fail13,928 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,928 miles
    Test number
    133167799488
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteEmissions not detected by machine

  28. Pass13,928 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    13,928 miles
    Test number
    400307799098
    • NoteEmissions not detected by machine

Questions about S5 HLR

Does S5 HLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 HLR is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 HLR?
The MOT on S5 HLR is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 HLR done?
S5 HLR was recorded at 160,879 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 8,451 miles a year.
Has S5 HLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 HLR has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 HLR 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 HLR find?
S5 HLR passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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