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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

X23 MCSMOT history

X23 MCS is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 26 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 183,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

X23 MCS grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
183,653 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X23 MCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X23 MCS was last recorded at 183,653 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 12,404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,249 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,404 miles
Average per year
8,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,653 miles
  • 2024 – 171,249 miles
  • 2023 – 159,974 miles
  • 2022 – 149,774 miles
  • 2021 – 139,814 miles
  • 2020 – 132,548 miles
  • 2019 – 121,742 miles
  • 2018 – 115,014 miles
  • 2017 – 106,149 miles
  • 2016 – 97,167 miles
  • 2015 – 88,970 miles
  • 2014 – 81,144 miles
  • 2013 – 72,372 miles
  • 2012 – 64,347 miles
  • 2011 – 55,502 miles
  • 2010 – 45,499 miles
  • 2009 – 39,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,653 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view B zone (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,653 miles (+12,404)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    183,653 miles
    Test number
    508121048221
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view B zone (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides across axle (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass171,249 miles (+11,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    171,249 miles
    Test number
    592727623276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass159,974 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    159,974 miles
    Test number
    754096168121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail159,949 miles (+10,175)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,949 miles
    Test number
    581525198989
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass149,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    149,774 miles
    Test number
    243318805831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail149,774 miles (+9,960)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,774 miles
    Test number
    141942282344
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass139,814 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,814 miles
    Test number
    682427160723
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  8. Fail139,813 miles (+7,265)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,813 miles
    Test number
    457653096227
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin Exhaust manifold cracked (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  9. Pass132,548 miles (+10,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    132,548 miles
    Test number
    948226155408
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass121,742 miles (+6,728)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,742 miles
    Test number
    819069580587
    • AdvisoryFront small chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass115,014 miles (+8,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,014 miles
    Test number
    838981649079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass106,149 miles (+8,982)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    106,149 miles
    Test number
    102974912449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,167 miles (+8,197)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,167 miles
    Test number
    119312600483
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass88,970 miles (+7,826)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    88,970 miles
    Test number
    255244235112
    • NoteO/S and N/S front brake reaction arm bushes 20% seperated

  15. Fail81,144 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,144 miles
    Test number
    735536224188
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass81,144 miles (+8,772)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,144 miles
    Test number
    859456024148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,372 miles (+8,025)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,372 miles
    Test number
    946109323117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,347 miles (+8,845)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    64,347 miles
    Test number
    309900042159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,502 miles
    Test number
    518102631146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,501 miles (+10,002)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,501 miles
    Test number
    279682531133
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass45,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,499 miles
    Test number
    231416620465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,499 miles (+6,373)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,499 miles
    Test number
    693545320108
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres 2mmm, front tyres worn inner edge, slighgt brake judder

  23. Pass39,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,126 miles
    Test number
    254502059431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X23 MCS

Does X23 MCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X23 MCS is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X23 MCS?
The MOT on X23 MCS is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X23 MCS done?
X23 MCS was recorded at 183,653 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 8,778 miles a year.
Has X23 MCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X23 MCS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on X23 MCS 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 X23 MCS find?
X23 MCS passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view b zone; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated perished; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush split, and 8 more.

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