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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

R16 SWYMOT history

R16 SWY is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 24 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 142,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

R16 SWY black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
142,974 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 SWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 SWY was last recorded at 142,974 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,330 miles · 8 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
644 miles
Average per year
8,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,974 miles
  • 2025 – 134,371 miles
  • 2024 – 128,129 miles
  • 2023 – 122,380 miles
  • 2022 – 113,947 miles
  • 2021 – 108,815 miles
  • 2020 – 102,426 miles
  • 2019 – 90,552 miles
  • 2018 – 83,269 miles
  • 2017 – 76,870 miles
  • 2016 – 68,532 miles
  • 2015 – 52,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,974 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,974 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    142,974 miles
    Test number
    759827798628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail142,330 miles (+7,959)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,330 miles
    Test number
    740094945640
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass134,371 miles (+6,242)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    134,371 miles
    Test number
    107902778577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,129 miles (+5,749)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,129 miles
    Test number
    305831100359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,380 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    122,380 miles
    Test number
    311183000841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail122,366 miles (+8,419)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,366 miles
    Test number
    919502457909
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  7. Pass113,947 miles (+5,132)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    113,947 miles
    Test number
    497004501572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,815 miles
    Test number
    718805755512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,815 miles (+6,389)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,815 miles
    Test number
    462163296832
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass102,426 miles (+11,874)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,426 miles
    Test number
    237786323582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45/19. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass90,552 miles (+7,283)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,552 miles
    Test number
    652217677450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,269 miles (+6,399)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,269 miles
    Test number
    111799444004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,870 miles (+8,338)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,870 miles
    Test number
    891116420736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,532 miles (+16,030)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    68,532 miles
    Test number
    378937875623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,502 miles
    Test number
    255008635105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 SWY

Does R16 SWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 SWY is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 SWY?
The MOT on R16 SWY is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 SWY done?
R16 SWY was recorded at 142,974 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 8,165 miles a year.
Has R16 SWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 SWY has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on R16 SWY 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 R16 SWY find?
R16 SWY passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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