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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

X5 SPWMOT history

X5 SPW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

X5 SPW blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
92,790 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 SPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
21 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 SPW was last recorded at 92,790 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,664 miles · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
126 miles
Average per year
2,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,790 miles
  • 2024 – 92,664 miles
  • 2023 – 91,580 miles
  • 2022 – 90,881 miles
  • 2021 – 87,947 miles
  • 2020 – 86,269 miles
  • 2019 – 85,381 miles
  • 2018 – 81,684 miles
  • 2017 – 80,744 miles
  • 2016 – 79,042 miles
  • 2015 – 78,818 miles
  • 2013 – 74,047 miles
  • 2012 – 71,154 miles
  • 2011 – 68,668 miles
  • 2010 – 64,784 miles
  • 2009 – 62,674 miles
  • 2008 – 57,150 miles
  • 2007 – 49,728 miles
  • 2006 – 35,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,790 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,790 miles (+126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    92,790 miles
    Test number
    819680914286
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass92,664 miles (+1,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    92,664 miles
    Test number
    943168433681
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,580 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,580 miles
    Test number
    448293993481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,881 miles (+2,934)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,881 miles
    Test number
    231437769930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,947 miles (+1,678)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,947 miles
    Test number
    725337714201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,269 miles (+888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,269 miles
    Test number
    893431308285
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass85,381 miles (+3,697)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,381 miles
    Test number
    394379079065
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake requires adjustment
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

  8. Pass81,684 miles (+940)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    81,684 miles
    Test number
    308788454946
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass80,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    80,744 miles
    Test number
    133517066594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail80,744 miles (+1,702)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,744 miles
    Test number
    210763418916
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass79,042 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,042 miles
    Test number
    755425071622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,818 miles (+2)10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    78,818 miles
    Test number
    897211665113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  13. Fail78,816 miles (+4,769)1 dangerous4 failures10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,816 miles
    Test number
    115265555120
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  14. Pass74,047 miles (+2,893)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    74,047 miles
    Test number
    619457583242
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass71,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,154 miles
    Test number
    807014022189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,150 miles (+2,482)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,150 miles
    Test number
    238674522195
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Fail68,668 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,668 miles
    Test number
    536527831101
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre badly perished
    • NoteNearside rear handbrake effort slightly low

  18. Pass68,668 miles (+3,884)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    68,668 miles
    Test number
    669517231176
    • NoteNearside front tyre badly perished
    • NoteNearside rear handbrake effort slightly low

  19. Pass64,784 miles (+2,110)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    64,784 miles
    Test number
    492219730137
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  20. Pass62,674 miles (+5,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    62,674 miles
    Test number
    884218809266
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass57,150 miles (+7,422)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    57,150 miles
    Test number
    311309868117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,728 miles (+14,707)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    49,728 miles
    Test number
    704736287099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,021 miles
    Test number
    781081366091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 SPW

Does X5 SPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 SPW is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 SPW?
The MOT on X5 SPW is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 SPW done?
X5 SPW was recorded at 92,790 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 2,807 miles a year.
Has X5 SPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 SPW has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2017.
Has the mileage on X5 SPW 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 SPW find?
X5 SPW passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush; oil leak, but not excessive.

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