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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

V7 SBXMOT history

V7 SBX is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 102,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2025.

V7 SBX black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2026
Mileage
102,563 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 SBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 SBX was last recorded at 102,563 miles on 8 Aug 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,553 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
6,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,563 miles
  • 2024 – 90,010 miles
  • 2023 – 74,950 miles
  • 2022 – 71,886 miles
  • 2021 – 61,032 miles
  • 2020 – 56,306 miles
  • 2019 – 50,301 miles
  • 2018 – 44,715 miles
  • 2017 – 33,727 miles
  • 2016 – 30,985 miles
  • 2015 – 28,378 miles
  • 2014 – 23,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,563 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing but still working (7.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner light slightly insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,563 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    102,563 miles
    Test number
    531704936411
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing but still working (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner light slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail102,553 miles (+12,543)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,553 miles
    Test number
    301809116515
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing but still working (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner light slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,010 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    90,010 miles
    Test number
    865931518950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail90,005 miles (+15,055)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,005 miles
    Test number
    690671869741
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass74,950 miles (+3,064)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    74,950 miles
    Test number
    717632675208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,886 miles (+10,854)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    71,886 miles
    Test number
    434368480907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,032 miles (+4,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    61,032 miles
    Test number
    710051725183
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone undercover fitted obscuring some components

  8. Pass56,306 miles (+6,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    56,306 miles
    Test number
    837259581428
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone

  9. Pass50,301 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    50,301 miles
    Test number
    616278464626
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail50,301 miles (+5,586)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,301 miles
    Test number
    330411045663
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass44,715 miles (+10,988)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    44,715 miles
    Test number
    773325853333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,727 miles (+2,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    33,727 miles
    Test number
    417689389328
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn outer edge

  13. Pass30,985 miles (+2,607)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,985 miles
    Test number
    201283435141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,378 miles (+4,505)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,378 miles
    Test number
    905069395037
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass23,873 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    23,873 miles
    Test number
    465400104152
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteTo clean to test,no emissions print out
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about V7 SBX

Does V7 SBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V7 SBX expired on 7 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V7 SBX?
The MOT on V7 SBX expired on 7 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V7 SBX done?
V7 SBX was recorded at 102,563 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2025, an average of 6,946 miles a year.
Has V7 SBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 SBX has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V7 SBX 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 V7 SBX find?
V7 SBX passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: central rear seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing but still working; nearside rear inner light slightly insecure; oil leak, but not excessive engine area.

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