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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

X5 BWSMOT history

X5 BWS is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 6 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 182,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

X5 BWS black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
182,722 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 BWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 BWS was last recorded at 182,722 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 4,243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,479 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,243 miles
Average per year
10,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,722 miles
  • 2025 – 178,479 miles
  • 2024 – 167,581 miles
  • 2023 – 152,891 miles
  • 2022 – 144,987 miles
  • 2021 – 135,398 miles
  • 2020 – 129,586 miles
  • 2019 – 111,860 miles
  • 2018 – 102,867 miles
  • 2017 – 89,865 miles
  • 2016 – 76,795 miles
  • 2015 – 63,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,722 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,722 miles (+4,243)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    182,722 miles
    Test number
    241455489589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass178,479 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    178,479 miles
    Test number
    528828384536
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail178,465 miles (+10,884)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,465 miles
    Test number
    375890947145
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass167,581 miles (+14,690)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    167,581 miles
    Test number
    271184579660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass152,891 miles (+7,904)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    152,891 miles
    Test number
    985904298196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass144,987 miles (+9,589)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    144,987 miles
    Test number
    821708691156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 brake hoses on rear subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. Pass135,398 miles (+5,812)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    135,398 miles
    Test number
    232140415004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass129,586 miles (+17,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    129,586 miles
    Test number
    277901128205
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  9. Pass111,860 miles (+8,993)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    111,860 miles
    Test number
    522156965289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,867 miles (+13,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,867 miles
    Test number
    704476116998
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres - uneven wear inner edges
  11. Pass89,865 miles (+13,070)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    89,865 miles
    Test number
    280752294320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,795 miles
    Test number
    584833276527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,795 miles (+13,574)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,795 miles
    Test number
    988926963943
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  14. Pass63,221 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,221 miles
    Test number
    838582945156
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Questions about X5 BWS

Does X5 BWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 BWS is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 BWS?
The MOT on X5 BWS is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 BWS done?
X5 BWS was recorded at 182,722 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 10,612 miles a year.
Has X5 BWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 BWS has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on X5 BWS 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 X5 BWS find?
X5 BWS passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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