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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

C8 RDUMOT history

C8 RDU is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 26 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 243,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

C8 RDU black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
243,755 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
16,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 RDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 RDU was last recorded at 243,755 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 19,393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
224,362 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
19,393 miles
Average per year
16,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 243,755 miles
  • 2024 – 224,362 miles
  • 2023 – 205,507 miles
  • 2022 – 198,187 miles
  • 2021 – 178,349 miles
  • 2020 – 159,297 miles
  • 2019 – 149,382 miles
  • 2018 – 130,585 miles
  • 2017 – 119,107 miles
  • 2016 – 97,808 miles
  • 2015 – 71,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,755 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,755 miles (+19,393)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    243,755 miles
    Test number
    914712349974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass224,362 miles (+18,855)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    224,362 miles
    Test number
    583500269138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass205,507 miles (+7,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    205,507 miles
    Test number
    559067507686
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass198,187 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    198,187 miles
    Test number
    268898310724
    • 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))

  5. Fail198,187 miles (+19,838)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,187 miles
    Test number
    296336877991
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Pass178,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    178,349 miles
    Test number
    146166737746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail178,349 miles (+19,052)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,349 miles
    Test number
    871709520742
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass159,297 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    159,297 miles
    Test number
    852162154042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail159,297 miles (+9,915)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,297 miles
    Test number
    316995096248
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass149,382 miles (+18,797)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    149,382 miles
    Test number
    685584285784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,585 miles (+11,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    130,585 miles
    Test number
    796802848563
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass119,107 miles (+21,299)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    119,107 miles
    Test number
    110099874218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,808 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,808 miles
    Test number
    558501661957
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play Track rod end (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn to 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail97,808 miles (+26,158)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,808 miles
    Test number
    787916207890
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play Track rod end (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn to 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass71,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,650 miles
    Test number
    931952983667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 RDU

Does C8 RDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 RDU is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 RDU?
The MOT on C8 RDU is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 RDU done?
C8 RDU was recorded at 243,755 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 16,763 miles a year.
Has C8 RDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 RDU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on C8 RDU 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 C8 RDU find?
C8 RDU passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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