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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

X5 DSWMOT history

X5 DSW is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 65,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

X5 DSW grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
65,310 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 DSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 DSW was last recorded at 65,310 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,310 miles · 22 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,310 miles
  • 2025 – 58,186 miles
  • 2024 – 57,775 miles
  • 2023 – 57,664 miles
  • 2022 – 57,239 miles
  • 2021 – 56,950 miles
  • 2019 – 56,779 miles
  • 2018 – 55,802 miles
  • 2017 – 55,697 miles
  • 2016 – 49,163 miles
  • 2015 – 46,399 miles
  • 2014 – 46,059 miles
  • 2013 – 44,922 miles
  • 2012 – 44,377 miles
  • 2011 – 40,722 miles
  • 2010 – 32,094 miles
  • 2009 – 21,490 miles
  • 2008 – 10,476 miles
  • 2007 – 9,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,310 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom wishbone chassis mount bush leaking fluid (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light inopRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front seat back becoming wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread splitting at edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCovers everywhereRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splittingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,310 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    65,310 miles
    Test number
    407690209496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom wishbone chassis mount bush leaking fluid (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat back becoming worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread splitting at edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers everywhere
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting

  2. Fail65,310 miles (+7,124)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,310 miles
    Test number
    435692712632
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom wishbone chassis mount bush leaking fluid (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat back becoming worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread splitting at edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers everywhere
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting

  3. Pass58,186 miles (+411)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    58,186 miles
    Test number
    737451863709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,775 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    57,775 miles
    Test number
    804584248645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,664 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    57,664 miles
    Test number
    841651751174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail57,662 miles (+423)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,662 miles
    Test number
    488055393678
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass57,239 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    57,239 miles
    Test number
    774559096806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    56,950 miles
    Test number
    194278687969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail56,947 miles (+168)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,947 miles
    Test number
    605400531088
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass56,779 miles (+977)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,779 miles
    Test number
    412614426954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisorySight underside corrosion

  11. Pass55,802 miles (+105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    55,802 miles
    Test number
    573850935593
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  12. Pass55,697 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,697 miles
    Test number
    155949497162
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  13. Fail55,697 miles (+6,534)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,697 miles
    Test number
    738842695826
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  14. Pass49,163 miles (+2,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,163 miles
    Test number
    208139282991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass46,399 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,399 miles
    Test number
    235100715497
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail46,398 miles (+339)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,398 miles
    Test number
    127129295082
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass46,059 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,059 miles
    Test number
    745387404136
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail46,058 miles (+1,136)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,058 miles
    Test number
    897577004133
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass44,922 miles (+545)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,922 miles
    Test number
    286419403432
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass44,377 miles (+3,655)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,377 miles
    Test number
    609372582064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,722 miles (+8,628)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    40,722 miles
    Test number
    767415361259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass32,094 miles (+10,604)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,094 miles
    Test number
    134051380276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    21,490 miles
    Test number
    893255059253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail21,490 miles (+11,014)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,490 miles
    Test number
    944255459225
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  25. Pass10,476 miles (+424)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    10,476 miles
    Test number
    301923888468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,052 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    10,052 miles
    Test number
    460524848162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    9,385 miles
    Test number
    532835147183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 DSW

Does X5 DSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 DSW is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 DSW?
The MOT on X5 DSW is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 DSW done?
X5 DSW was recorded at 65,310 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 2,881 miles a year.
Has X5 DSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 DSW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X5 DSW 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 DSW find?
X5 DSW passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom wishbone chassis mount bush leaking fluid; nearside front fog light inop; offside front seat back becoming worn, and 4 more.

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