BMW 5 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
X21 SEJMOT history
X21 SEJ is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 26 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 160,621 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 160,621 mi
- At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 12,088 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X21 SEJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 26 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X21 SEJ was last recorded at 160,621 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 96 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 160,525 miles · 25 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 96 miles
- Average per year
- 12,088 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 160,621 miles
- 2024 – 154,527 miles
- 2023 – 143,270 miles
- 2022 – 133,511 miles
- 2021 – 123,924 miles
- 2020 – 112,694 miles
- 2019 – 97,390 miles
- 2018 – 88,530 miles
- 2017 – 73,616 miles
- 2016 – 53,532 miles
- 2015 – 36,947 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,621 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Engine covers, Full under trays.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
16 tests since 10 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,621 miles (+96)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 160,621 miles
- Test number
- 459363660503
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail160,525 miles (+5,998)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,525 miles
- Test number
- 261186078281
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass154,527 miles (+11,257)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 154,527 miles
- Test number
- 671827314238
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass143,270 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 143,270 miles
- Test number
- 644192635237
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber dust cover split
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber bump stop worn
Fail143,269 miles (+9,758)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,269 miles
- Test number
- 222075283278
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber dust cover split
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber dust cover split
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber bump stop worn
Pass133,511 miles (+9,587)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 133,511 miles
- Test number
- 664857517629
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass123,924 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 123,924 miles
- Test number
- 219022375555
- AdvisoryEngine covers, Full under trays.
- AdvisorySome misting o/s/f headlamp pattern ok
Fail123,915 miles (+11,221)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,915 miles
- Test number
- 209786339348
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge breaking up. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers, Full under trays.
- AdvisorySome misting o/s/f headlamp pattern ok
Pass112,694 miles (+15,304)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 112,694 miles
- Test number
- 900556008069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,390 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 97,390 miles
- Test number
- 499671314000
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail97,390 miles (+8,860)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,390 miles
- Test number
- 943186765454
- DangerousRear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass88,530 miles (+14,914)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2019
- Odometer
- 88,530 miles
- Test number
- 949617353148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,616 miles (+20,084)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 73,616 miles
- Test number
- 466506480313
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass53,532 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 53,532 miles
- Test number
- 654834746661
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,532 miles (+16,585)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,532 miles
- Test number
- 350825920145
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass36,947 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 36,947 miles
- Test number
- 856477886142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X21 SEJ
- Does X21 SEJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X21 SEJ is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on X21 SEJ?
- The MOT on X21 SEJ is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X21 SEJ done?
- X21 SEJ was recorded at 160,621 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 12,088 miles a year.
- Has X21 SEJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X21 SEJ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on X21 SEJ 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 X21 SEJ find?
- X21 SEJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.
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