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BMW X5

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

DRH 4MOT history

DRH 4 is a green diesel BMW X5 first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 109,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

DRH 4 green BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
109,579 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2022
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DRH 4
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

DRH 4 was last recorded at 109,579 miles on 21 Oct 2022, 2,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,272 miles · 20 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,307 miles
Average per year
5,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 109,579 miles
  • 2021 – 107,272 miles
  • 2020 – 104,315 miles
  • 2015 – 86,314 miles
  • 2014 – 78,845 miles
  • 2013 – 71,946 miles
  • 2012 – 64,312 miles
  • 2011 – 55,433 miles
  • 2010 – 47,117 miles
  • 2009 – 38,504 miles
  • 2008 – 33,385 miles
  • 2007 – 27,319 miles
  • 2006 – 21,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror stuck on with tape

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • ODO READING VERY DIM

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    516447471416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror stuck on with tape

  2. PassMileage not read2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    261750724534
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. FailMileage not read4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    967139753965
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s&o/s front tyres worn on edge

  4. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    268751867453
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s front tyres worn onedge

  5. Pass109,579 miles (+2,307)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,579 miles
    Test number
    175823829485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,272 miles
    Test number
    401003679697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail107,272 miles (+2,957)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,272 miles
    Test number
    170728091715
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass104,315 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,315 miles
    Test number
    264432609615
    • AdvisoryODO READING VERY DIM

  9. Fail104,314 miles1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,314 miles
    Test number
    224379657870
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryODO READING VERY DIM

  10. PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    662130873125
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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))

  11. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    579273388440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. FailMileage not read1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    463599744708
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    991544252939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    137301250105
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass86,314 miles (+7,469)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,314 miles
    Test number
    529809297890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,845 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,845 miles
    Test number
    508890374206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail78,845 miles (+6,899)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,845 miles
    Test number
    579160874263
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass71,946 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    71,946 miles
    Test number
    767591773204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail71,942 miles (+7,630)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,942 miles
    Test number
    975747053254
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass64,312 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    64,312 miles
    Test number
    249869452207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHand brake travel

  21. Fail64,312 miles (+8,879)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,312 miles
    Test number
    919948552262
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteHand brake travel

  22. Pass55,433 miles (+8,316)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    55,433 miles
    Test number
    516990251240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,117 miles (+8,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    47,117 miles
    Test number
    304752250479
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass38,504 miles (+5,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,504 miles
    Test number
    271732759274
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass33,385 miles (+6,066)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,385 miles
    Test number
    361480548285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,319 miles (+5,887)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,319 miles
    Test number
    482308647211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    21,432 miles
    Test number
    681244236239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DRH 4

What vehicle is registration DRH 4 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DRH 4 on a green diesel BMW X5 first used on 26 Sept 2003. 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 DRH 4 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DRH 4 is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on DRH 4?
The MOT on DRH 4 is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DRH 4 done?
DRH 4 was recorded at 109,579 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2022, an average of 5,453 miles a year.
Has DRH 4 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DRH 4 has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on DRH 4 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 DRH 4 find?
DRH 4 passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front door mirror stuck on with tape.

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