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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 2,993 cc

X18 DEXMOT history

X18 DEX is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 31 Aug 2017. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 99,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

X18 DEX black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
99,339 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 DEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 Aug 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 DEX was last recorded at 99,339 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 13,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,466 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
13,873 miles
Average per year
13,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,339 miles
  • 2024 – 85,466 miles
  • 2023 – 71,365 miles
  • 2022 – 60,251 miles
  • 2021 – 46,951 miles
  • 2020 – 32,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,339 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 28 Oct 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    99,339 miles
    Test number
    915249656922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail99,339 miles (+13,873)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,339 miles
    Test number
    264885276491
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES AND UNEVEN TREAD WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass85,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    85,466 miles
    Test number
    958101179351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,466 miles (+1)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,466 miles
    Test number
    788480876699
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Fail85,465 miles (+14,100)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,465 miles
    Test number
    887925205101
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass71,365 miles (+11,114)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    71,365 miles
    Test number
    993096277510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,251 miles (+13,238)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    60,251 miles
    Test number
    206995626362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,013 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    47,013 miles
    Test number
    256804898916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,951 miles (+14,572)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    46,951 miles
    Test number
    902277261321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,379 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    32,379 miles
    Test number
    375056237552
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

Questions about X18 DEX

Does X18 DEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 DEX is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X18 DEX?
The MOT on X18 DEX is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 DEX done?
X18 DEX was recorded at 99,339 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 13,121 miles a year.
Has X18 DEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 DEX has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on X18 DEX 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 X18 DEX find?
X18 DEX passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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