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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

X5 SVOMOT history

X5 SVO is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 185,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

X5 SVO grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
185,946 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 SVO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 SVO was last recorded at 185,946 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,945 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
13,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,946 miles
  • 2025 – 181,087 miles
  • 2024 – 172,621 miles
  • 2023 – 166,817 miles
  • 2022 – 152,449 miles
  • 2021 – 137,187 miles
  • 2020 – 128,783 miles
  • 2019 – 111,184 miles
  • 2018 – 93,050 miles
  • 2017 – 76,646 miles
  • 2016 – 60,158 miles
  • 2015 – 42,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,946 miles
  • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake switch in poor condition (1.1.6 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,946 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    185,946 miles
    Test number
    271308150962
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake switch in poor condition (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail185,945 miles (+4,858)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,945 miles
    Test number
    690139852988
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake switch in poor condition (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass181,087 miles (+8,466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    181,087 miles
    Test number
    668172010759
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass172,621 miles (+84)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    172,621 miles
    Test number
    378524443604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail172,537 miles (+5,720)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,537 miles
    Test number
    866623383155
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass166,817 miles (+14,368)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    166,817 miles
    Test number
    352813466433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass152,449 miles (+15,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    152,449 miles
    Test number
    138445667673
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass137,187 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    137,187 miles
    Test number
    895729946379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail137,182 miles (+8,399)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,182 miles
    Test number
    684711112119
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
  10. Pass128,783 miles (+17,599)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    128,783 miles
    Test number
    557376991877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,184 miles (+18,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    111,184 miles
    Test number
    941103512767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass93,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,050 miles
    Test number
    765968911028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,050 miles (+16,404)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,050 miles
    Test number
    358467134166
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  14. Pass76,646 miles (+16,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,646 miles
    Test number
    315625127064
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass60,158 miles (+18,091)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,158 miles
    Test number
    423304547521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,067 miles
    Test number
    567837375096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 SVO

Does X5 SVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 SVO is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 SVO?
The MOT on X5 SVO is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 SVO done?
X5 SVO was recorded at 185,946 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 13,037 miles a year.
Has X5 SVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 SVO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X5 SVO 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 SVO find?
X5 SVO passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake switch in poor condition; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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