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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

T18 SCAMOT history

T18 SCA is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 120,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
120,228 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 SCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 SCA was last recorded at 120,228 miles on 27 Jun 2026, 1,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
119,155 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,073 miles
Average per year
4,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,228 miles
  • 2025 – 119,155 miles
  • 2024 – 114,885 miles
  • 2023 – 109,238 miles
  • 2022 – 106,504 miles
  • 2021 – 100,539 miles
  • 2020 – 89,416 miles
  • 2019 – 88,914 miles
  • 2017 – 87,729 miles
  • 2016 – 87,040 miles
  • 2015 – 80,690 miles
  • 2014 – 77,588 miles
  • 2013 – 73,678 miles
  • 2012 – 70,948 miles
  • 2011 – 66,641 miles
  • 2010 – 61,747 miles
  • 2008 – 52,663 miles
  • 2007 – 42,756 miles
  • 2006 – 30,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,228 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play RH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCovers fitted underside of the vehicleRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion on all suspension components

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,228 miles (+1,073)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    120,228 miles
    Test number
    156600882459
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play RH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted underside of the vehicle
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on all suspension components

  2. Pass119,155 miles (+4,270)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    119,155 miles
    Test number
    933852229755
    • 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass114,885 miles (+5,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    114,885 miles
    Test number
    549833214106
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted underside of the vehicle

  4. Pass109,238 miles (+2,734)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    109,238 miles
    Test number
    904642233391
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle

  5. Pass106,504 miles (+5,965)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,504 miles
    Test number
    313195798583
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle

  6. Pass100,539 miles (+11,123)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,539 miles
    Test number
    817996005674
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle

  7. Pass89,416 miles (+502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    89,416 miles
    Test number
    473602508498
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted underside of the vehicle

  8. Pass88,914 miles (+1,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,914 miles
    Test number
    695164155651
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted underside of the vehicle

  9. Pass87,729 miles (+689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    87,729 miles
    Test number
    886772432975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre slighty worn uneven

  10. Pass87,040 miles (+6,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    87,040 miles
    Test number
    438361199934
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre low tread on inside edge.

  11. Pass80,690 miles (+3,102)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,690 miles
    Test number
    619883975022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,588 miles (+3,910)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    77,588 miles
    Test number
    408008304355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,678 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    73,678 miles
    Test number
    546376353220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,948 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,948 miles
    Test number
    108582482149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail70,948 miles (+4,307)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,948 miles
    Test number
    295602882170
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass66,641 miles (+4,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,641 miles
    Test number
    525350281179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass61,747 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,747 miles
    Test number
    304502780173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail61,747 miles (+9,084)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,747 miles
    Test number
    961152380166
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass52,663 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    52,663 miles
    Test number
    923254068315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,055 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    50,055 miles
    Test number
    740335208202
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear number plate Slightly delaminated but legable

  21. Fail50,055 miles (+7,299)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,055 miles
    Test number
    751095608269
    • DangerousFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear number plate Slightly delaminated but legable

  22. Pass42,756 miles (+12,706)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    42,756 miles
    Test number
    311181007253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    30,050 miles
    Test number
    841619696163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 SCA

Does T18 SCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 SCA is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 SCA?
The MOT on T18 SCA is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 SCA done?
T18 SCA was recorded at 120,228 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2026, an average of 4,522 miles a year.
Has T18 SCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 SCA has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2012.
Has the mileage on T18 SCA 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 T18 SCA find?
T18 SCA passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rh; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play lh, and 5 more.

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