BMW 5 Series
Bronze · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
X8 SWNMOT history
X8 SWN is a bronze diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 3 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 158,431 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 158,431 mi
- At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,264 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X8 SWN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Bronze
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 3 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X8 SWN was last recorded at 158,431 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 5,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 153,412 miles · 15 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,019 miles
- Average per year
- 8,264 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 158,431 miles
- 2025 – 153,412 miles
- 2024 – 150,871 miles
- 2023 – 148,422 miles
- 2022 – 144,776 miles
- 2021 – 137,786 miles
- 2020 – 129,676 miles
- 2019 – 120,932 miles
- 2018 – 111,707 miles
- 2017 – 103,598 miles
- 2016 – 98,606 miles
- 2015 – 82,592 miles
- 2014 – 77,712 miles
- 2013 – 64,475 miles
- 2012 – 52,582 miles
- 2011 – 40,636 miles
- 2010 – 32,246 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass158,431 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
21 tests since 20 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,431 miles (+5,019)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 158,431 miles
- Test number
- 292041873657
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass153,412 miles (+2,541)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 153,412 miles
- Test number
- 958302049512
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,871 miles (+2,449)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 150,871 miles
- Test number
- 875430865714
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass148,422 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 148,422 miles
- Test number
- 160834940074
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail148,422 miles (+3,646)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,422 miles
- Test number
- 297920254525
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass144,776 miles (+6,990)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 144,776 miles
- Test number
- 408967159290
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,786 miles (+8,110)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 137,786 miles
- Test number
- 952910098445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,676 miles (+8,744)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 129,676 miles
- Test number
- 716459507611
- AdvisoryEmmissions checked 0 readings
Pass120,932 miles (+9,225)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 120,932 miles
- Test number
- 274638972781
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,707 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 111,707 miles
- Test number
- 719966184515
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,707 miles (+8,109)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,707 miles
- Test number
- 200932294557
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass103,598 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 103,598 miles
- Test number
- 929567330866
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,598 miles (+4,992)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,598 miles
- Test number
- 155902924290
- Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)
Pass98,606 miles (+16,014)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 98,606 miles
- Test number
- 431012115769
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,592 miles (+4,880)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 82,592 miles
- Test number
- 127333485149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,712 miles (+13,237)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 77,712 miles
- Test number
- 425763964499
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass64,475 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 64,475 miles
- Test number
- 478272053390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,475 miles (+11,893)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,475 miles
- Test number
- 395870553346
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- 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)
Pass52,582 miles (+11,946)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 52,582 miles
- Test number
- 746812752334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,636 miles (+8,390)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 40,636 miles
- Test number
- 435734051356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,246 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 32,246 miles
- Test number
- 101384350304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X8 SWN
- Does X8 SWN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 SWN is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X8 SWN?
- The MOT on X8 SWN is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X8 SWN done?
- X8 SWN was recorded at 158,431 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 8,264 miles a year.
- Has X8 SWN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X8 SWN has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on X8 SWN 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 X8 SWN find?
- X8 SWN passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall.
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