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BMW X5

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

S70 DSOMOT history

S70 DSO is a green diesel BMW X5 first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 146,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

S70 DSO green BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2026
Mileage
146,966 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 DSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S70 DSO was last recorded at 146,966 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 1,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,161 miles · 20 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,805 miles
Average per year
6,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,966 miles
  • 2024 – 145,161 miles
  • 2023 – 131,031 miles
  • 2022 – 123,650 miles
  • 2021 – 115,696 miles
  • 2020 – 109,472 miles
  • 2019 – 103,778 miles
  • 2018 – 97,726 miles
  • 2017 – 91,877 miles
  • 2016 – 85,949 miles
  • 2015 – 80,484 miles
  • 2014 – 74,202 miles
  • 2012 – 69,508 miles
  • 2011 – 59,023 miles
  • 2010 – 52,819 miles
  • 2009 – 47,424 miles
  • 2008 – 42,013 miles
  • 2007 – 31,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,966 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,966 miles (+1,805)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    146,966 miles
    Test number
    390257475824
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass145,161 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    145,161 miles
    Test number
    662481538166
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  3. Fail145,161 miles (+185)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,161 miles
    Test number
    614888318757
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  4. Fail144,976 miles (+13,945)1 dangerous12 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,976 miles
    Test number
    625550789397
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  5. Pass131,031 miles (+7,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,031 miles
    Test number
    260341706733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  6. Pass123,650 miles (+7,954)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    123,650 miles
    Test number
    898222228432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,696 miles (+6,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    115,696 miles
    Test number
    427196174641
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass109,472 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    109,472 miles
    Test number
    275980682478
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail109,472 miles (+5,694)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,472 miles
    Test number
    274499706387
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass103,778 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    103,778 miles
    Test number
    591690088367
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail103,778 miles (+6,052)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,778 miles
    Test number
    423576137747
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass97,726 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    97,726 miles
    Test number
    125963542610
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  13. Fail97,726 miles (+5,849)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,726 miles
    Test number
    313406292671
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens cloudy (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  14. Pass91,877 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    91,877 miles
    Test number
    822573925506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail91,877 miles (+5,928)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,877 miles
    Test number
    229570709654
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass85,949 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,949 miles
    Test number
    661653982826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail85,949 miles (+5,465)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,949 miles
    Test number
    941232762224
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass80,484 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    80,484 miles
    Test number
    435972005281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail80,484 miles (+6,282)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,484 miles
    Test number
    857361005265
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass74,202 miles (+1,180)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,202 miles
    Test number
    335989794179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,022 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    73,022 miles
    Test number
    285549004016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail73,014 miles (+3,506)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,014 miles
    Test number
    267918304066
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass69,508 miles (+4,676)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    69,508 miles
    Test number
    366574852354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,832 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    64,832 miles
    Test number
    978803302020
    • NoteHand brake performance low but within limits
    • NoteRear tyres close to limit at centre
    • NoteSome corrosion noted to rear braker pipes

  25. Fail64,832 miles (+5,809)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,832 miles
    Test number
    567353702042
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHand brake performance low but within limits
    • NoteRear tyres close to limit at centre
    • NoteSome corrosion noted to rear braker pipes

  26. Fail59,023 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,023 miles
    Test number
    705951911013
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteWear noted to nsf and osf lower suspension arm inner front bushs

  27. Pass59,023 miles (+6,204)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,023 miles
    Test number
    816701011041
    • NoteWear noted to nsf and osf lower suspension arm inner front bushs

  28. Pass52,819 miles (+5,395)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    52,819 miles
    Test number
    230116800018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass47,424 miles (+5,411)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,424 miles
    Test number
    490228709030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass42,013 miles (+10,369)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    42,013 miles
    Test number
    794741618089
    • NoteOsr tyre worn on inner edge

  31. Pass31,644 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    31,644 miles
    Test number
    552115317079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHand brake performance low but within std

Questions about S70 DSO

Does S70 DSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S70 DSO expired on 19 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S70 DSO?
The MOT on S70 DSO expired on 19 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S70 DSO done?
S70 DSO was recorded at 146,966 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 6,178 miles a year.
Has S70 DSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 DSO has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S70 DSO 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 S70 DSO find?
S70 DSO passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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