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BMW X5

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

K40 TENMOT history

K40 TEN is a silver petrol BMW X5 first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 101,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

K40 TEN silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
101,986 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 TEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 TEN was last recorded at 101,986 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 2,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,376 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,610 miles
Average per year
3,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,986 miles
  • 2025 – 99,376 miles
  • 2024 – 93,844 miles
  • 2023 – 88,005 miles
  • 2022 – 83,332 miles
  • 2021 – 82,483 miles
  • 2020 – 80,974 miles
  • 2019 – 79,139 miles
  • 2018 – 75,309 miles
  • 2017 – 71,231 miles
  • 2016 – 67,133 miles
  • 2014 – 60,853 miles
  • 2013 – 55,533 miles
  • 2012 – 50,677 miles
  • 2008 – 45,005 miles
  • 2007 – 40,594 miles
  • 2006 – 30,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,986 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,986 miles (+2,610)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    101,986 miles
    Test number
    455056468492
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass99,376 miles (+5,532)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    99,376 miles
    Test number
    742488409622
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass93,844 miles (+5,839)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    93,844 miles
    Test number
    210109699665
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All viable brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass88,005 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    88,005 miles
    Test number
    480541839846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail88,000 miles (+4,668)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,000 miles
    Test number
    617557925036
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass83,332 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    83,332 miles
    Test number
    526919939052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail83,332 miles (+849)1 major1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,332 miles
    Test number
    909124517545
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached front arm ball joint nut incorrect (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass82,483 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    82,483 miles
    Test number
    194144871045
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front control arm ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front & offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail82,483 miles (+1,509)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,483 miles
    Test number
    568522696689
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour Both rear white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front from flexi pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear over sub-frame slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front control arm ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front & offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass80,974 miles (+1,835)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    80,974 miles
    Test number
    576505296485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,139 miles (+3,830)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    79,139 miles
    Test number
    278887962926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,309 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    75,309 miles
    Test number
    656673857069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,305 miles (+4,074)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,305 miles
    Test number
    748141430660
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass71,231 miles (+4,098)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    71,231 miles
    Test number
    300205321905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,133 miles (+6,280)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,133 miles
    Test number
    597478870081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,853 miles (+5,320)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    60,853 miles
    Test number
    687651714308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,533 miles (+4,856)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,533 miles
    Test number
    825549783229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly
  18. Pass50,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    50,677 miles
    Test number
    678625882271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,677 miles (+5,672)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,677 miles
    Test number
    738755882272
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  20. Pass45,005 miles (+4,411)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    45,005 miles
    Test number
    874900278120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear Number Plate In Poor Condition
  21. Pass40,594 miles (+10,109)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    40,594 miles
    Test number
    874728557179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    30,485 miles
    Test number
    163372676137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 TEN

Does K40 TEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 TEN is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 TEN?
The MOT on K40 TEN is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 TEN done?
K40 TEN was recorded at 101,986 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 3,629 miles a year.
Has K40 TEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 TEN has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on K40 TEN 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 K40 TEN find?
K40 TEN passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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