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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

V23 SLTMOT history

V23 SLT is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 19 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

V23 SLT black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
123,406 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 SLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 SLT was last recorded at 123,406 miles on 13 May 2026, 4,267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,139 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,267 miles
Average per year
6,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,406 miles
  • 2025 – 119,139 miles
  • 2024 – 111,769 miles
  • 2023 – 105,769 miles
  • 2021 – 105,627 miles
  • 2020 – 98,326 miles
  • 2019 – 98,067 miles
  • 2018 – 87,257 miles
  • 2017 – 84,285 miles
  • 2016 – 84,055 miles
  • 2015 – 72,448 miles
  • 2014 – 60,828 miles
  • 2013 – 45,764 miles
  • 2012 – 34,805 miles
  • 2011 – 25,032 miles
  • 2010 – 19,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,406 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,406 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    123,406 miles
    Test number
    757400075368
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail123,406 miles (+4,267)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,406 miles
    Test number
    633780894037
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass119,139 miles (+7,370)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    119,139 miles
    Test number
    984677502028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,769 miles (+6,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    111,769 miles
    Test number
    162355348100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass105,769 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    105,769 miles
    Test number
    816831344154
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail105,769 miles (+142)2 dangerous5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,769 miles
    Test number
    667118588213
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass105,627 miles (+7,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,627 miles
    Test number
    124355021177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass98,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    98,326 miles
    Test number
    582533420255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,326 miles (+259)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,326 miles
    Test number
    620438724064
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass98,067 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    98,067 miles
    Test number
    793070929345
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail98,067 miles (+10,810)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,067 miles
    Test number
    298192532759
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass87,257 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,257 miles
    Test number
    144539355182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,435 miles (+2,150)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,435 miles
    Test number
    890381576115
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn on edges and cracking
    • AdvisoryBulb failure light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryHandbrake button broken
    • AdvisorySome undertrays fitted and some missing
  14. Pass84,285 miles (+230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,285 miles
    Test number
    237330445863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight damage to side wall
  15. Fail84,055 miles (+11,607)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,055 miles
    Test number
    176451061849
    • FailureCentral rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass72,448 miles (+11,620)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    72,448 miles
    Test number
    112152111014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,828 miles (+15,064)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    60,828 miles
    Test number
    629109234372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSidewall damage to nearside front tyre.
  18. Pass45,764 miles (+1,528)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    45,764 miles
    Test number
    497792933351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,236 miles (+9,431)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    44,236 miles
    Test number
    427135773296
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
  20. Pass34,805 miles (+9,773)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,805 miles
    Test number
    189340872277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,032 miles (+5,238)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    25,032 miles
    Test number
    845083981215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    19,794 miles
    Test number
    324442970463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V23 SLT

Does V23 SLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 SLT is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 SLT?
The MOT on V23 SLT is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 SLT done?
V23 SLT was recorded at 123,406 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 6,634 miles a year.
Has V23 SLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 SLT has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V23 SLT 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 V23 SLT find?
V23 SLT passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear inner position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bushes both sides; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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