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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

X28 GSBMOT history

X28 GSB is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 13 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 172,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

X28 GSB grey 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 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
172,489 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X28 GSB
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
13 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X28 GSB was last recorded at 172,489 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,976 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
513 miles
Average per year
13,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,489 miles
  • 2025 – 160,847 miles
  • 2024 – 139,688 miles
  • 2023 – 111,788 miles
  • 2022 – 90,988 miles
  • 2021 – 86,392 miles
  • 2020 – 71,323 miles
  • 2019 – 67,547 miles
  • 2018 – 58,506 miles
  • 2017 – 48,872 miles
  • 2016 – 39,283 miles
  • 2015 – 28,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,489 miles

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,489 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    172,489 miles
    Test number
    803886810749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail171,976 miles (+11,129)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,976 miles
    Test number
    534575367245
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass160,847 miles (+21,159)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    160,847 miles
    Test number
    304617591321
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber gaiter split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass139,688 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    139,688 miles
    Test number
    891622878977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail139,553 miles (+27,765)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,553 miles
    Test number
    820554589914
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass111,788 miles (+20,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,788 miles
    Test number
    307665523250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass90,988 miles (+4,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,988 miles
    Test number
    600593927159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass86,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    86,392 miles
    Test number
    362396431722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail86,392 miles (+15,069)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,392 miles
    Test number
    400721222848
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass71,323 miles (+3,776)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    71,323 miles
    Test number
    497124561942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,547 miles (+9,041)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    67,547 miles
    Test number
    134047976650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,506 miles (+9,634)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    58,506 miles
    Test number
    666872449370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,872 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    48,872 miles
    Test number
    553795523594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,858 miles (+9,575)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,858 miles
    Test number
    657742898905
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass39,283 miles (+11,110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,283 miles
    Test number
    130372799698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySmoke test too clean to read.

  16. Pass28,173 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,173 miles
    Test number
    103471971229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about X28 GSB

Does X28 GSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X28 GSB is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X28 GSB?
The MOT on X28 GSB is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X28 GSB done?
X28 GSB was recorded at 172,489 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 13,681 miles a year.
Has X28 GSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X28 GSB has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X28 GSB 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 X28 GSB find?
X28 GSB passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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