
BMW X5
Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc
T30 SCSMOT history
T30 SCS is a green diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 156,909 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 156,909 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,369 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T30 SCS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Aug 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T30 SCS was last recorded at 156,909 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 362 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 156,547 miles · 1 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 362 miles
- Average per year
- 5,369 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 156,909 miles
- 2024 – 156,547 miles
- 2023 – 155,385 miles
- 2022 – 151,199 miles
- 2021 – 146,778 miles
- 2020 – 143,508 miles
- 2019 – 141,128 miles
- 2018 – 138,608 miles
- 2017 – 136,040 miles
- 2016 – 133,351 miles
- 2015 – 131,167 miles
- 2014 – 127,478 miles
- 2013 – 124,268 miles
- 2012 – 120,757 miles
- 2011 – 117,585 miles
- 2010 – 114,940 miles
- 2009 – 111,018 miles
- 2008 – 103,489 miles
- 2007 – 79,931 miles
- 2006 – 52,491 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,909 miles (+362)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 156,909 miles
- Test number
- 588479643129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,547 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 156,547 miles
- Test number
- 588250503901
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail156,547 miles (+1,162)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,547 miles
- Test number
- 128545657784
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass155,385 miles (+4,186)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 155,385 miles
- Test number
- 790270449457
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass151,199 miles (+4,421)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 151,199 miles
- Test number
- 696700985987
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass146,778 miles (+3,270)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 146,778 miles
- Test number
- 956370029539
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass143,508 miles (+2,380)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 143,508 miles
- Test number
- 392308173376
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass141,128 miles (+2,520)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 141,128 miles
- Test number
- 167211554079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,608 miles (+2,568)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 138,608 miles
- Test number
- 261503864223
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides lower front ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,040 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 136,040 miles
- Test number
- 582882463035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,040 miles (+2,689)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,040 miles
- Test number
- 485539352141
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass133,351 miles (+2,184)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 133,351 miles
- Test number
- 428666228547
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,167 miles (+3,689)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 131,167 miles
- Test number
- 914124021998
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Pass127,478 miles (+3,210)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 127,478 miles
- Test number
- 836514644205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,268 miles (+3,511)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 124,268 miles
- Test number
- 375110053225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,757 miles (+51)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 120,757 miles
- Test number
- 395445952228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,706 miles (+3,121)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,706 miles
- Test number
- 399799142252
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Pass117,585 miles (+2,645)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 117,585 miles
- Test number
- 759155251291
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass114,940 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 114,940 miles
- Test number
- 342536950252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,923 miles (+3,905)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,923 miles
- Test number
- 894812150217
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)
Pass111,018 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 111,018 miles
- Test number
- 370958259475
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low on inner edges
Fail111,018 miles (+7,529)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,018 miles
- Test number
- 234787859285
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low on inner edges
Pass103,489 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 103,489 miles
- Test number
- 940798398238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,489 miles (+23,558)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,489 miles
- Test number
- 244248098261
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass79,931 miles (+27,440)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 79,931 miles
- Test number
- 353560847450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,491 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 52,491 miles
- Test number
- 870042026294
- NoteO/s/r & n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges
Questions about T30 SCS
- Does T30 SCS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T30 SCS is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T30 SCS?
- The MOT on T30 SCS is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T30 SCS done?
- T30 SCS was recorded at 156,909 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 5,369 miles a year.
- Has T30 SCS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T30 SCS has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on T30 SCS 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 T30 SCS find?
- T30 SCS passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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