
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass166,817 miles (+14,368)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 166,817 miles
- Test number
- 352813466433
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass137,187 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 137,187 miles
- Test number
- 895729946379
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass128,783 miles (+17,599)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 128,783 miles
- Test number
- 557376991877
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass93,050 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 93,050 miles
- Test number
- 765968911028
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass60,158 miles (+18,091)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 60,158 miles
- Test number
- 423304547521
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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