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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

S5 JVSMOT history

S5 JVS is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 137,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

S5 JVS silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
137,605 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 JVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 JVS was last recorded at 137,605 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 11,541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,064 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,541 miles
Average per year
9,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,605 miles
  • 2025 – 126,064 miles
  • 2024 – 118,646 miles
  • 2023 – 109,611 miles
  • 2022 – 101,979 miles
  • 2021 – 91,903 miles
  • 2020 – 86,010 miles
  • 2019 – 75,021 miles
  • 2018 – 65,041 miles
  • 2017 – 54,401 miles
  • 2016 – 44,263 miles
  • 2015 – 34,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,605 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,605 miles (+11,541)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    137,605 miles
    Test number
    540910617986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,064 miles (+7,418)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,064 miles
    Test number
    941536313984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    118,646 miles
    Test number
    688076547216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,646 miles (+9,035)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,646 miles
    Test number
    330590603085
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass109,611 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    109,611 miles
    Test number
    202476836323
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail109,574 miles (+7,595)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,574 miles
    Test number
    698226273513
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass101,979 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,979 miles
    Test number
    564899356610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail101,979 miles (+10,076)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,979 miles
    Test number
    571429488017
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass91,903 miles (+5,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    91,903 miles
    Test number
    406954599878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass86,010 miles (+10,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,010 miles
    Test number
    790332405131
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking from the coolant expansion tank. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass75,021 miles (+9,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,021 miles
    Test number
    560914693630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass65,041 miles (+10,640)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,041 miles
    Test number
    624992788892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,401 miles (+10,138)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,401 miles
    Test number
    661539978796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,263 miles (+9,833)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,263 miles
    Test number
    653656598065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,430 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,430 miles
    Test number
    267588855060
    • 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)

Questions about S5 JVS

Does S5 JVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 JVS is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 JVS?
The MOT on S5 JVS is valid until 1 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 JVS done?
S5 JVS was recorded at 137,605 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 9,438 miles a year.
Has S5 JVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 JVS has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S5 JVS 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 JVS find?
S5 JVS passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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