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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2018 · 2,993 cc

X23 SPSMOT history

X23 SPS is a blue diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 27 Jun 2018. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 98,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

X23 SPS blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
98,431 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
15,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X23 SPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
27 Jun 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X23 SPS was last recorded at 98,431 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,430 miles · 17 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
15,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,431 miles
  • 2025 – 81,424 miles
  • 2024 – 65,681 miles
  • 2023 – 50,200 miles
  • 2022 – 33,288 miles
  • 2021 – 19,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,431 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 22 Apr 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,431 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    98,431 miles
    Test number
    163698377613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail98,430 miles (+17,006)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,430 miles
    Test number
    712211391623
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass81,424 miles (+15,743)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    81,424 miles
    Test number
    102865181266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,681 miles (+15,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    65,681 miles
    Test number
    644780944952
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  5. Pass50,200 miles (+16,912)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    50,200 miles
    Test number
    363547111658
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  6. Pass33,288 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    33,288 miles
    Test number
    631729704906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge(4mm) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge(5mm) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  7. Fail33,288 miles (+13,693)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,288 miles
    Test number
    989925512282
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge(4mm) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge(5mm) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  8. Pass19,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    19,595 miles
    Test number
    458266112474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X23 SPS

Does X23 SPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X23 SPS is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X23 SPS?
The MOT on X23 SPS is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X23 SPS done?
X23 SPS was recorded at 98,431 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 15,787 miles a year.
Has X23 SPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X23 SPS has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X23 SPS 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 SPS find?
X23 SPS passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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