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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

S40 SUDMOT history

S40 SUD is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 142,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2023.

S40 SUD blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2024
Mileage
142,871 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 SUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 SUD was last recorded at 142,871 miles on 9 Feb 2023, 3,820 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Mar 2017: 108,106 miles, lower than 108,476 miles on 23 Mar 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
139,051 miles · 19 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
3,820 miles
Average per year
7,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 142,871 miles
  • 2022 – 139,051 miles
  • 2021 – 133,614 miles
  • 2020 – 131,519 miles
  • 2019 – 125,429 miles
  • 2018 – 115,497 miles
  • 2017 – 111,673 miles
  • 2016 – 96,857 miles
  • 2015 – 86,463 miles
  • 2014 – 83,442 miles
  • 2013 – 74,682 miles
  • 2012 – 69,895 miles
  • 2011 – 59,529 miles
  • 2010 – 48,921 miles
  • 2009 – 41,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,871 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper poor
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 315/35/20 y (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySuspension fault at dash

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Propshaft centre bearing cushion deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both front tyres hav cuts on sidewalls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,871 miles (+3,820)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    142,871 miles
    Test number
    625608832622
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 315/35/20 y (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension fault at dash

  2. Pass139,051 miles (+5,437)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    139,051 miles
    Test number
    953896438737
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and at 1.6mm 315/35/20 w xl (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and at 1.6mm to 2mm 315/35/20 w xl (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Both brake pipe/flexi pipe starting to corrode
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust smell at under bonnet (no visual leaks found)

  3. Pass133,614 miles (+2,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    133,614 miles
    Test number
    344897990506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass131,519 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    131,519 miles
    Test number
    786998128060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPropshaft centre bearing cushion deteriorated

  5. Fail131,489 miles (+6,060)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,489 miles
    Test number
    508767793563
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim x 2 (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPropshaft centre bearing cushion deteriorated

  6. Pass125,429 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    125,429 miles
    Test number
    199949678183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail125,429 miles (+9,932)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,429 miles
    Test number
    340269621780
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass115,497 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,497 miles
    Test number
    632551541378
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted under covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just met indicating adjustment or repair nessary

  9. Fail115,481 miles (+3,808)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,481 miles
    Test number
    842122163146
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose has a bolt missing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just met indicating repair or adjustment is nessisary
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some components

  10. Pass111,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    111,673 miles
    Test number
    972144371734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,673 miles (+3,567)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,673 miles
    Test number
    192181726647
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOff side mirror cover insecure

  12. Pass108,106 miles (-370)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,106 miles
    Test number
    349168144785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,476 miles (+11,619)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,476 miles
    Test number
    128448809969
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass96,857 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    96,857 miles
    Test number
    633335510878
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres hav cuts on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail96,855 miles (+10,392)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,855 miles
    Test number
    509673381107
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres hav cuts on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass86,463 miles (+3,021)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    86,463 miles
    Test number
    157186185031
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHeatsheilds insecure
    • NoteTyre pressure light on

  17. Pass83,442 miles (+8,760)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    83,442 miles
    Test number
    728502604213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass74,682 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,682 miles
    Test number
    235209293458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  19. Fail74,682 miles (+4,787)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,682 miles
    Test number
    807859593192
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  20. Pass69,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    69,895 miles
    Test number
    786380702319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,894 miles (+10,365)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,894 miles
    Test number
    739050502371
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass59,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,529 miles
    Test number
    317758391426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,529 miles (+10,608)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,529 miles
    Test number
    656108091268
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass48,921 miles (+7,857)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    48,921 miles
    Test number
    820401300374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,064 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    41,064 miles
    Test number
    112441209307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,061 miles3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,061 miles
    Test number
    560540809393
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front wheel arch liner damaged and loose.
    • NoteOffside rear lower position lamp inoperative.

Questions about S40 SUD

Does S40 SUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 SUD expired on 8 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 SUD?
The MOT on S40 SUD expired on 8 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 SUD done?
S40 SUD was recorded at 142,871 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2023, an average of 7,662 miles a year.
Has S40 SUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 SUD has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on S40 SUD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S40 SUD find?
S40 SUD passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front wiper poor; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 315/35/20 y, and 2 more.

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