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BMW X5

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 4,799 cc

S88 GMCMOT history

S88 GMC is a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 28 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 173,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

S88 GMC blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
173,481 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 GMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 GMC was last recorded at 173,481 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 3,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,544 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,937 miles
Average per year
6,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,481 miles
  • 2024 – 169,544 miles
  • 2023 – 165,594 miles
  • 2022 – 161,810 miles
  • 2021 – 157,820 miles
  • 2020 – 153,534 miles
  • 2019 – 150,012 miles
  • 2018 – 143,553 miles
  • 2017 – 137,360 miles
  • 2016 – 131,104 miles
  • 2015 – 123,248 miles
  • 2014 – 117,578 miles
  • 2013 – 110,066 miles
  • 2012 – 102,798 miles
  • 2011 – 94,736 miles
  • 2010 – 84,248 miles
  • 2009 – 72,428 miles
  • 2008 – 58,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,481 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,481 miles (+3,937)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    173,481 miles
    Test number
    645249482086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass169,544 miles (+3,950)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    169,544 miles
    Test number
    235117421211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass165,594 miles (+3,784)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    165,594 miles
    Test number
    178755346163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,810 miles (+3,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    161,810 miles
    Test number
    402440963697
    • 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))

  5. Pass157,820 miles (+4,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    157,820 miles
    Test number
    691761674355
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass153,534 miles (+3,522)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    153,534 miles
    Test number
    921403519963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass150,012 miles (+6,459)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    150,012 miles
    Test number
    211263699940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass143,553 miles (+6,193)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    143,553 miles
    Test number
    866195597387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,360 miles (+6,256)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    137,360 miles
    Test number
    519709662603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass131,104 miles (+7,856)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    131,104 miles
    Test number
    941258182301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,248 miles (+5,670)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    123,248 miles
    Test number
    235063137161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,578 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    117,578 miles
    Test number
    415393544448
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

  13. Fail117,578 miles (+7,512)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,578 miles
    Test number
    839212344385
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

  14. Pass110,066 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    110,066 miles
    Test number
    745677743356
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail110,066 miles (+7,268)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,066 miles
    Test number
    735314343340
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass102,798 miles (+8,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    102,798 miles
    Test number
    829763132384
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  17. Pass94,736 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    94,736 miles
    Test number
    387218651270
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail94,734 miles (+10,486)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,734 miles
    Test number
    289218051260
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass84,248 miles (+11,820)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    84,248 miles
    Test number
    314629750478
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres scrubbing inner edges.

  20. Pass72,428 miles (+217)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    72,428 miles
    Test number
    492174469240
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear tyres are scrubbing very badly on inside edge and very close to chords exposed

  21. Fail72,211 miles (+13,498)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,211 miles
    Test number
    202430769245
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear tyres are scrubbing very badly on inside edge and very close to chords exposed

  22. Pass58,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    58,713 miles
    Test number
    213492568215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,713 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,713 miles
    Test number
    821832068239
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about S88 GMC

Does S88 GMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 GMC is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S88 GMC?
The MOT on S88 GMC is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 GMC done?
S88 GMC was recorded at 173,481 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 6,668 miles a year.
Has S88 GMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 GMC has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2014.
Has the mileage on S88 GMC 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 S88 GMC find?
S88 GMC passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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