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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

S66 CULMOT history

S66 CUL is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 22 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 151,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

S66 CUL silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
151,765 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S66 CUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
22 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S66 CUL was last recorded at 151,765 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 2,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,786 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,979 miles
Average per year
8,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,765 miles
  • 2024 – 148,786 miles
  • 2023 – 142,944 miles
  • 2022 – 140,610 miles
  • 2021 – 138,057 miles
  • 2020 – 132,476 miles
  • 2019 – 126,500 miles
  • 2018 – 113,722 miles
  • 2017 – 102,022 miles
  • 2016 – 91,366 miles
  • 2015 – 77,795 miles
  • 2014 – 69,791 miles
  • 2013 – 56,375 miles
  • 2012 – 46,733 miles
  • 2011 – 38,531 miles
  • 2010 – 31,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,765 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryManufacturers undertrays fittedRecorded at 3 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,765 miles (+2,979)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    151,765 miles
    Test number
    935010940999
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryManufacturers undertrays fitted
  2. Pass148,786 miles (+5,842)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    148,786 miles
    Test number
    993878109846
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass142,944 miles (+79)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    142,944 miles
    Test number
    170832853197
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufacturers undertrays fitted
  4. Fail142,865 miles (+2,255)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,865 miles
    Test number
    584463642358
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufacturers undertrays fitted
  5. Pass140,610 miles (+2,553)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    140,610 miles
    Test number
    233678513992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass138,057 miles (+5,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    138,057 miles
    Test number
    253970476380
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass132,476 miles (+5,976)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    132,476 miles
    Test number
    485425861432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,500 miles (+12,778)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,500 miles
    Test number
    237497239150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,722 miles (+11,700)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    113,722 miles
    Test number
    189968593477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,022 miles (+10,656)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    102,022 miles
    Test number
    873205162178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,366 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    91,366 miles
    Test number
    538938171513
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail91,359 miles (+13,564)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,359 miles
    Test number
    336637878469
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass77,795 miles (+8,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    77,795 miles
    Test number
    875531097393
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view at time of test
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted at time of test
  14. Pass69,791 miles (+13,416)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    69,791 miles
    Test number
    869300014360
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/S/F tyre has cuts in the outer wall
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass56,375 miles (+9,642)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,375 miles
    Test number
    899030733358
    • NoteN/s/f tyre slight damage to side wall
  16. Pass46,733 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,733 miles
    Test number
    666004402262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,651 miles (+8,120)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,651 miles
    Test number
    949370402271
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  18. Pass38,531 miles (+7,487)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,531 miles
    Test number
    427319401265
    • NoteChild seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts.
    • NoteDamage tyre sidewalls.
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteStone chips and road marks front windscreen.
    • NoteStone cuts tyre treads.
  19. Fail31,044 miles3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,044 miles
    Test number
    283112920387
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteO/sf tyre slight side wall damage
  20. Pass31,044 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,044 miles
    Test number
    410852720436
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteO/sf tyre slight side wall damage

Questions about S66 CUL

Does S66 CUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S66 CUL is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S66 CUL?
The MOT on S66 CUL is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S66 CUL done?
S66 CUL was recorded at 151,765 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 8,043 miles a year.
Has S66 CUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S66 CUL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on S66 CUL 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 S66 CUL find?
S66 CUL passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 3 more.

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