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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

S40 DNCMOT history

S40 DNC is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 16 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 153,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

S40 DNC black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
153,350 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 DNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 DNC was last recorded at 153,350 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 8,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,471 miles · 27 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,879 miles
Average per year
8,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,350 miles
  • 2025 – 144,471 miles
  • 2024 – 132,450 miles
  • 2023 – 124,677 miles
  • 2022 – 115,451 miles
  • 2021 – 107,909 miles
  • 2020 – 97,552 miles
  • 2019 – 88,572 miles
  • 2018 – 82,193 miles
  • 2017 – 76,905 miles
  • 2016 – 73,491 miles
  • 2015 – 69,983 miles
  • 2014 – 61,193 miles
  • 2013 – 50,219 miles
  • 2012 – 38,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,350 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward most suspension arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose
  • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp lenses deteriorated
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

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.

  • Under trays /sill covers fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,350 miles (+8,879)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    153,350 miles
    Test number
    737870872694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward most suspension arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
  2. Pass144,471 miles (+12,021)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    144,471 miles
    Test number
    198206807588
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield deteriorated and loose
  3. Pass132,450 miles (+7,773)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    132,450 miles
    Test number
    518884621838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,677 miles (+9,226)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    124,677 miles
    Test number
    625434407320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,451 miles (+7,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,451 miles
    Test number
    529200307527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass107,909 miles (+10,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,909 miles
    Test number
    877329305204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass97,552 miles (+8,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,552 miles
    Test number
    143845207712
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
  8. Pass88,572 miles (+6,379)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,572 miles
    Test number
    965733231937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,193 miles (+5,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,193 miles
    Test number
    259957170128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear has been repaired
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass76,905 miles (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    76,905 miles
    Test number
    290844598748
    • AdvisoryUnder trays /sill covers fitted obscuring some components
  11. Fail76,799 miles (+3,308)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,799 miles
    Test number
    595614620338
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays /sill covers fitted obscuring some components
  12. Pass73,491 miles (+3,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,491 miles
    Test number
    779456587820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre bald on inner edge
  13. Pass69,983 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,983 miles
    Test number
    168408663417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,975 miles (+8,782)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,975 miles
    Test number
    622391908305
    • FailureElectronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  15. Pass61,193 miles (+10,974)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    61,193 miles
    Test number
    258251804308
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass50,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,219 miles
    Test number
    676097273289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,219 miles (+11,404)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,219 miles
    Test number
    715057973242
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
  18. Pass38,815 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    38,815 miles
    Test number
    396347382425
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r tyre bald on inside edge

Questions about S40 DNC

Does S40 DNC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 DNC is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 DNC?
The MOT on S40 DNC is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 DNC done?
S40 DNC was recorded at 153,350 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 8,232 miles a year.
Has S40 DNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 DNC has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on S40 DNC 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 S40 DNC find?
S40 DNC passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward most suspension arm outer joint; rear exhaust heatshield loose; both front headlamp lenses deteriorated, and 1 more.

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