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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

B20 RUMMOT history

B20 RUM is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 13 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 189,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

B20 RUM grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
189,817 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 RUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 RUM was last recorded at 189,817 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 15,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,716 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
15,101 miles
Average per year
11,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,817 miles
  • 2025 – 174,716 miles
  • 2024 – 155,315 miles
  • 2023 – 139,367 miles
  • 2022 – 122,606 miles
  • 2021 – 98,883 miles
  • 2020 – 84,298 miles
  • 2018 – 73,637 miles
  • 2017 – 67,426 miles
  • 2016 – 56,502 miles
  • 2015 – 49,383 miles
  • 2014 – 37,539 miles
  • 2013 – 32,855 miles
  • 2012 – 25,531 miles
  • 2011 – 17,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,817 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing inner edge

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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,817 miles (+15,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    189,817 miles
    Test number
    477736837682
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing inner edge

  2. Pass174,716 miles (+19,401)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    174,716 miles
    Test number
    526639802588
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inner edges

  3. Pass155,315 miles (+15,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    155,315 miles
    Test number
    994657592899
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Pass139,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,367 miles
    Test number
    182053459997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail139,367 miles (+16,761)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,367 miles
    Test number
    761449245484
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,606 miles (+4,085)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    122,606 miles
    Test number
    321220739193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,521 miles (+19,638)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    118,521 miles
    Test number
    877733873559
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass98,883 miles (+14,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,883 miles
    Test number
    639690029668
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass84,298 miles (+10,661)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    84,298 miles
    Test number
    260961690214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,637 miles (+6,211)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,637 miles
    Test number
    352961340078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,426 miles (+8,407)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,426 miles
    Test number
    220262280679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,019 miles (+2,517)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    59,019 miles
    Test number
    586430690490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,502 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,502 miles
    Test number
    960934657128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail56,492 miles (+7,109)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,492 miles
    Test number
    928965559886
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryPark brake switch insecure

  15. Pass49,383 miles (+11,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,383 miles
    Test number
    567010115332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass37,539 miles (+4,684)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,539 miles
    Test number
    117847764281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,855 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,855 miles
    Test number
    326740573223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,736 miles (+7,205)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,736 miles
    Test number
    139926363235
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

  19. Pass25,531 miles (+8,121)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,531 miles
    Test number
    656845462266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    17,410 miles
    Test number
    775699241288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B20 RUM

Does B20 RUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 RUM is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on B20 RUM?
The MOT on B20 RUM is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 RUM done?
B20 RUM was recorded at 189,817 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 11,429 miles a year.
Has B20 RUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 RUM has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on B20 RUM 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 B20 RUM find?
B20 RUM passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear tyres wearing inner edge.

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