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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

T121 SCMMOT history

T121 SCM is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 26 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 159,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
159,204 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 SCM
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
26 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 SCM was last recorded at 159,204 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 1,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jun 2014: 94,949 miles, lower than 94,952 miles on 24 Jun 2014.

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
158,077 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,127 miles
Average per year
6,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,204 miles
  • 2025 – 158,077 miles
  • 2023 – 154,963 miles
  • 2022 – 153,833 miles
  • 2021 – 144,479 miles
  • 2020 – 139,157 miles
  • 2019 – 136,332 miles
  • 2018 – 130,264 miles
  • 2017 – 123,009 miles
  • 2016 – 115,179 miles
  • 2015 – 103,238 miles
  • 2014 – 94,949 miles
  • 2013 – 86,087 miles
  • 2012 – 64,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,204 miles
  • MinorAll position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour both (4.2.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear of the two) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,204 miles (+1,127)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    159,204 miles
    Test number
    493770197634
    • MinorAll position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour both (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear of the two) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass158,077 miles (+3,114)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    158,077 miles
    Test number
    181037989464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass154,963 miles (+1,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    154,963 miles
    Test number
    840022031107
    • AdvisoryBoth rear discs worn

  4. Pass153,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    153,833 miles
    Test number
    876774111358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail153,833 miles (+9,354)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,833 miles
    Test number
    896940493446
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass144,479 miles (+5,322)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    144,479 miles
    Test number
    117953136978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,157 miles (+2,825)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,157 miles
    Test number
    775931022958
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass136,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,332 miles
    Test number
    894818902032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail136,331 miles (+6,067)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,331 miles
    Test number
    233871158105
    • MajorFront Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass130,264 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    130,264 miles
    Test number
    546132493391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail130,263 miles (+7,254)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,263 miles
    Test number
    877116523642
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass123,009 miles (+7,830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    123,009 miles
    Test number
    622317567911
    • AdvisoryNeaside front tyre wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on edge

  13. Pass115,179 miles (+4,572)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    115,179 miles
    Test number
    437582464290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass110,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    110,607 miles
    Test number
    798765316534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail110,607 miles (+7,369)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,607 miles
    Test number
    119006149832
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass103,238 miles (+8,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    103,238 miles
    Test number
    295211565196
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass94,949 miles (-3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    94,949 miles
    Test number
    688976874131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,952 miles (+8,865)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,952 miles
    Test number
    588085074166
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass86,087 miles (+22,041)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    86,087 miles
    Test number
    365512353142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,046 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    64,046 miles
    Test number
    579593262172
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Questions about T121 SCM

Does T121 SCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 SCM is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T121 SCM?
The MOT on T121 SCM is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 SCM done?
T121 SCM was recorded at 159,204 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 6,811 miles a year.
Has T121 SCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 SCM has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T121 SCM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T121 SCM find?
T121 SCM passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: all position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour both; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear of the two).

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