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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

470 ARWMOT history

470 ARW is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 19 Feb 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 84,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

470 ARW black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
84,401 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
470 ARW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
19 Feb 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

470 ARW was last recorded at 84,401 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 5,698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,703 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,698 miles
Average per year
6,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,401 miles
  • 2025 – 78,703 miles
  • 2023 – 63,856 miles
  • 2022 – 42,779 miles
  • 2021 – 41,394 miles
  • 2020 – 38,795 miles
  • 2019 – 35,047 miles
  • 2018 – 31,613 miles
  • 2017 – 27,035 miles
  • 2016 – 23,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,401 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arms inner bush on the front of the two arms worn both sides (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 8 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,401 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    84,401 miles
    Test number
    942572643080
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arms inner bush on the front of the two arms worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail84,401 miles (+5,698)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,401 miles
    Test number
    594122479579
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arms inner bush on the front of the two arms worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,703 miles (+14,847)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    78,703 miles
    Test number
    811574126524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,856 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    63,856 miles
    Test number
    859887260317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail63,851 miles (+21,072)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,851 miles
    Test number
    631999320688
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass42,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    42,779 miles
    Test number
    130931606179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail42,779 miles (+1,385)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,779 miles
    Test number
    280769473149
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass41,394 miles (+2,599)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    41,394 miles
    Test number
    370069116999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall 275/40 R20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 315/35 R20
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall 315/35 R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre 275/40 R20

  9. Pass38,795 miles (+3,748)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    38,795 miles
    Test number
    295915912643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,047 miles (+3,434)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    35,047 miles
    Test number
    296069506180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    31,613 miles
    Test number
    731327149982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,613 miles (+4,578)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,613 miles
    Test number
    620660791009
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass27,035 miles (+3,745)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    27,035 miles
    Test number
    888391948460
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass23,290 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    23,290 miles
    Test number
    245846610596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 470 ARW

What vehicle is registration 470 ARW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 470 ARW on a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 19 Feb 2013. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 470 ARW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 470 ARW is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 470 ARW?
The MOT on 470 ARW is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 470 ARW done?
470 ARW was recorded at 84,401 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 6,163 miles a year.
Has 470 ARW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 470 ARW has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on 470 ARW 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 470 ARW find?
470 ARW passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arms inner bush on the front of the two arms worn both sides.

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