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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

S7 BCEMOT history

S7 BCE is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 20 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 169,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

S7 BCE black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
169,956 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,932 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 BCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 BCE was last recorded at 169,956 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 8,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,124 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,832 miles
Average per year
7,932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,956 miles
  • 2025 – 161,124 miles
  • 2024 – 154,019 miles
  • 2023 – 146,006 miles
  • 2022 – 139,684 miles
  • 2021 – 137,983 miles
  • 2020 – 136,414 miles
  • 2019 – 133,326 miles
  • 2018 – 128,233 miles
  • 2017 – 110,105 miles
  • 2016 – 107,800 miles
  • 2015 – 100,896 miles
  • 2014 – 92,445 miles
  • 2013 – 84,588 miles
  • 2012 – 76,930 miles
  • 2011 – 68,974 miles
  • 2010 – 61,245 miles
  • 2009 – 49,477 miles
  • 2008 – 35,541 miles
  • 2007 – 20,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,956 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

  • Central Rear note exhaust shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 2.5mm 285/45/19

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

31 tests since 6 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,956 miles (+8,832)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    169,956 miles
    Test number
    304379555733
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass161,124 miles (+7,105)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    161,124 miles
    Test number
    796253217219
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass154,019 miles (+8,013)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    154,019 miles
    Test number
    800448073280
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass146,006 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    146,006 miles
    Test number
    671231816175
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear note exhaust shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 2.5mm 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail145,997 miles (+6,313)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,997 miles
    Test number
    501626432702
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached ball joint detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear note exhaust shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 2.5mm 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,684 miles (+1,701)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    139,684 miles
    Test number
    591792586851
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass137,983 miles (+1,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    137,983 miles
    Test number
    878856794459
    • 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. Pass136,414 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    136,414 miles
    Test number
    534977297878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail136,397 miles (+3,071)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,397 miles
    Test number
    519844685169
    • MajorNearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass133,326 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    133,326 miles
    Test number
    363456478578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail133,284 miles (+5,051)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,284 miles
    Test number
    142056084842
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass128,233 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    128,233 miles
    Test number
    829699118221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail128,211 miles (+18,106)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,211 miles
    Test number
    446057467982
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  14. Pass110,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    110,105 miles
    Test number
    879126491089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail110,105 miles (+2,305)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,105 miles
    Test number
    652492780045
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass107,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    107,800 miles
    Test number
    723637857163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

  17. Fail107,790 miles (+6,894)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,790 miles
    Test number
    469319648130
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass100,896 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    100,896 miles
    Test number
    862815723222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail100,895 miles (+8,450)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,895 miles
    Test number
    976657260660
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass92,445 miles (+7,857)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    92,445 miles
    Test number
    399377184221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroding
    • NoteNearside front tyre edge wearing

  21. Pass84,588 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    84,588 miles
    Test number
    767183403326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail84,476 miles (+7,546)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,476 miles
    Test number
    369012683222
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass76,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,930 miles
    Test number
    796105502315
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail76,930 miles (+7,956)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,930 miles
    Test number
    877574102362
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass68,974 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    68,974 miles
    Test number
    465528301426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail68,954 miles (+7,709)4 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,954 miles
    Test number
    445917901332
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  27. Pass61,245 miles (+11,768)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,245 miles
    Test number
    354359600366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass49,477 miles (+13,936)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,477 miles
    Test number
    464870319495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass35,541 miles (+15,224)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,541 miles
    Test number
    804251818353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass20,317 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    20,317 miles
    Test number
    442533317314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail20,310 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,310 miles
    Test number
    794340517309
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside wing repeater has condensation in it

Questions about S7 BCE

Does S7 BCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 BCE is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 BCE?
The MOT on S7 BCE is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 BCE done?
S7 BCE was recorded at 169,956 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 7,932 miles a year.
Has S7 BCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 BCE has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S7 BCE 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 S7 BCE find?
S7 BCE passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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