BMW X5
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,398 cc
V40 SCWMOT history
V40 SCW is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 29 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 163,543 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 163,543 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,184 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V40 SCW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V40 SCW was last recorded at 163,543 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Mar 2010: 52,563 miles, lower than 52,572 miles on 22 Mar 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 163,516 miles · 7 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 27 miles
- Average per year
- 7,184 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,543 miles
- 2025 – 157,856 miles
- 2024 – 151,084 miles
- 2023 – 148,406 miles
- 2022 – 140,270 miles
- 2021 – 131,999 miles
- 2020 – 124,835 miles
- 2019 – 116,268 miles
- 2018 – 110,512 miles
- 2017 – 104,875 miles
- 2016 – 99,399 miles
- 2015 – 93,363 miles
- 2014 – 85,878 miles
- 2013 – 77,097 miles
- 2012 – 68,390 miles
- 2011 – 57,341 miles
- 2010 – 52,563 miles
- 2009 – 44,351 miles
- 2008 – 31,604 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,543 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026
Fuel filler cap seal perished around edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Front suspension sensor valve linkage slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 31 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,543 miles (+27)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 163,543 miles
- Test number
- 909011836807
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail163,516 miles (+5,660)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,516 miles
- Test number
- 213941195876
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass157,856 miles (+6,772)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 157,856 miles
- Test number
- 148655310670
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer door handle has rope to allow opening from outside. still works as intended
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil misting around undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap sill cracking
Pass151,084 miles (+2,678)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 151,084 miles
- Test number
- 649745286188
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre going bald outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering gaiter taped up. unable to see any holes
Pass148,406 miles (+8,136)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 148,406 miles
- Test number
- 757834556741
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,270 miles (+8,271)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 140,270 miles
- Test number
- 379761351424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,999 miles (+7,164)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 131,999 miles
- Test number
- 218947520934
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass124,835 miles (+133)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 124,835 miles
- Test number
- 571268680942
- AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal perished around edges
Fail124,702 miles (+8,434)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,702 miles
- Test number
- 386640158245
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal perished around edges
Pass116,268 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 116,268 miles
- Test number
- 393171166128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,268 miles (+5,756)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,268 miles
- Test number
- 180779604819
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass110,512 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 110,512 miles
- Test number
- 272174824193
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront suspension sensor valve linkage slightly worn
Fail110,511 miles (+5,636)1 major1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,511 miles
- Test number
- 588447935364
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both sides front (1.1.11 (c))
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront suspension sensor valve linkage slightly worn
Pass104,875 miles (+5,476)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 104,875 miles
- Test number
- 437083458598
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass99,399 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 99,399 miles
- Test number
- 528805627041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,393 miles (+6,030)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,393 miles
- Test number
- 500948579078
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm of two (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm of two (2.4.G.2)
Pass93,363 miles (+7,485)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 93,363 miles
- Test number
- 656039798290
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass85,878 miles (+8,781)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 85,878 miles
- Test number
- 366863874485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,097 miles (+8,707)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 77,097 miles
- Test number
- 279493753232
- NoteBoth sides windscreen washers slightly weak
Pass68,390 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 68,390 miles
- Test number
- 468140352218
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteOil leak
Fail68,390 miles (+5,070)7 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,390 miles
- Test number
- 296679342279
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass63,320 miles (+5,979)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 63,320 miles
- Test number
- 787789772017
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Pass57,341 miles (+4,778)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 57,341 miles
- Test number
- 785569281070
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass52,563 miles (-9)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 52,563 miles
- Test number
- 841472480099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,572 miles (+8,221)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,572 miles
- Test number
- 794328170058
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass44,351 miles (+12,747)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 44,351 miles
- Test number
- 172672189050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,604 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 31,604 miles
- Test number
- 514771098040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V40 SCW
- Does V40 SCW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 SCW is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V40 SCW?
- The MOT on V40 SCW is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V40 SCW done?
- V40 SCW was recorded at 163,543 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 7,184 miles a year.
- Has V40 SCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V40 SCW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on V40 SCW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V40 SCW find?
- V40 SCW passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.
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