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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

V12 DCMMOT history

V12 DCM is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 5 Jul 2011. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 141,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

V12 DCM black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
141,530 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 DCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
5 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 DCM was last recorded at 141,530 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 8,951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,579 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,951 miles
Average per year
7,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,530 miles
  • 2024 – 132,579 miles
  • 2023 – 126,035 miles
  • 2022 – 119,093 miles
  • 2021 – 112,915 miles
  • 2020 – 104,216 miles
  • 2019 – 93,865 miles
  • 2018 – 89,860 miles
  • 2017 – 84,254 miles
  • 2016 – 78,916 miles
  • 2015 – 62,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,530 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both rear Suspension bellows perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,530 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    141,530 miles
    Test number
    253884386182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail141,520 miles (+8,941)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,520 miles
    Test number
    778735144312
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40R20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,579 miles (+6,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    132,579 miles
    Test number
    652452063737
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass126,035 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    126,035 miles
    Test number
    345571680490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail126,032 miles (+6,939)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,032 miles
    Test number
    910549092788
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass119,093 miles (+92)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    119,093 miles
    Test number
    329699608862
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail119,001 miles (+6,086)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,001 miles
    Test number
    268719313413
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,915 miles
    Test number
    152912231945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail112,915 miles (+8,699)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,915 miles
    Test number
    239104932108
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass104,216 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,216 miles
    Test number
    468043192151
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail104,216 miles (+10,351)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,216 miles
    Test number
    478363256778
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass93,865 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,865 miles
    Test number
    382562478142
    • AdvisoryBoth rear Suspension bellows perished

  13. Fail93,858 miles (+3,998)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,858 miles
    Test number
    519369688155
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working no water in system (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear Suspension bellows perished

  14. Pass89,860 miles (+5,606)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    89,860 miles
    Test number
    756882592343
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass84,254 miles (+203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    84,254 miles
    Test number
    824743123741
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both sides (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn outer edge

  16. Fail84,051 miles (+5,135)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,051 miles
    Test number
    654026753732
    • FailureRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass78,916 miles (+16,309)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,916 miles
    Test number
    312050888045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,607 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,607 miles
    Test number
    184761433214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

Questions about V12 DCM

Does V12 DCM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V12 DCM expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V12 DCM?
The MOT on V12 DCM expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V12 DCM done?
V12 DCM was recorded at 141,530 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 7,739 miles a year.
Has V12 DCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 DCM has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V12 DCM 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 V12 DCM find?
V12 DCM passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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