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This 2003 BMW X5 has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 148,605 miles 6 months ago on Thursday 11th December 2025 at 09:40.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Sunday 3rd January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

C21SOS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED3RD JANUARY 2027148,605 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH JANUARY 20253RD JANUARY 2026143,396 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 20236TH NOVEMBER 2024141,474 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED6TH NOVEMBER 2023141,474 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. PRS - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. PRS - Nearside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source More Than 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 20226TH NOVEMBER 2023136,101 MI
FAILED10TH OCTOBER 2022136,101 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  2. PRS - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. PRS - Boot Lid Cannot Be Secured In The Closed Position (6.2.1 (e))
  4. PRS - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Corroded And Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 20216TH NOVEMBER 2022125,172 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 20206TH NOVEMBER 2021116,930 MI
FAILED2ND NOVEMBER 2020115,929 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Other Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Other Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH APRIL 20192ND NOVEMBER 2020
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED29TH APRIL 2019
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED3RD MAY 20182ND MAY 2019101,200 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
FAILED3RD MAY 2018101,200 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  5. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED24TH MARCH 201721ST APRIL 201895,409 MI
PASSED16TH APRIL 201621ST APRIL 201788,225 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
FAILED26TH MARCH 201688,173 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
PASSED18TH APRIL 201521ST APRIL 2016
PASSED22ND APRIL 201421ST APRIL 201574,741 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
FAILED22ND APRIL 201474,741 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED26TH JULY 201325TH JULY 201472,346 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. USER ENTERED - Stone Chip In Windscreen
  7. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Outer Side Wall Slight Damage
  8. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  9. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  10. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  11. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Slightly Lipped On Edges
FAILED26TH JULY 201372,346 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  7. USER ENTERED - Stone Chip In Windscreen
  8. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Outer Side Wall Slight Damage
  9. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  10. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  11. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  12. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Slightly Lipped On Edges
PASSED29TH JUNE 201228TH JUNE 201363,805 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED26TH MAY 201114TH JUNE 201257,124 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED15TH JUNE 201014TH JUNE 201152,693 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED28TH MAY 200928TH MAY 201045,693 MI
PASSED1ST MAY 200828TH MAY 200940,830 MI
PASSED29TH MAY 200728TH MAY 200837,275 MI
PASSED1ST AUGUST 200631ST JULY 200732,990 MI
FAILED1ST AUGUST 200632,990 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

C21SOS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

C21SOS MOT Comments

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C21SOS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 148,605 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,755 miles

C21SOS FAQs

This Bmw X5 with registration C21SOS was manufactured on Saturday 20th September 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 3 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 148,605 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 6,755 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Bmw X5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means C21SOS has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw X5 has had 46 Advisories, 8 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 6 Major, 2 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw X5 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does C21SOS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 26th May 2026 C21SOS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is C21SOS Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 26th May 2026 C21SOS does have Tax. Read more

When does C21SOS Tax expire?

The current Tax for C21SOS will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does C21SOS MOT expire?

The current MOT for C21SOS will expire in 7 months on Sunday 3rd January 2027. Read more

When did C21SOS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for C21SOS was on Thursday 11th December 2025 at 09:40. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has C21SOS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for C21SOS we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has C21SOS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for C21SOS we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is C21SOS?

C21SOS is registered as a 2003 Bmw X5. Read more

How many miles has C21SOS done?

The odometer reading for C21SOS at the last MOT in December 2025 was 148,605 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,755 miles per year. Read more

How old is C21SOS?

The vehicle C21SOS was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 20th September 2003. Read more

What colour is C21SOS?

The official colour of C21SOS is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does C21SOS have?

C21SOS has a 3 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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