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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

K21 RTWMOT history

K21 RTW is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 30 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 125,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

K21 RTW black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
125,244 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 RTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 RTW was last recorded at 125,244 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 1,310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,934 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,310 miles
Average per year
8,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,244 miles
  • 2024 – 123,934 miles
  • 2022 – 116,572 miles
  • 2021 – 110,427 miles
  • 2020 – 104,757 miles
  • 2019 – 98,512 miles
  • 2018 – 89,462 miles
  • 2017 – 78,585 miles
  • 2016 – 66,505 miles
  • 2015 – 52,617 miles
  • 2014 – 43,855 miles
  • 2013 – 34,960 miles
  • 2012 – 19,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,244 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • O/s/r tyre bold inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Trays engine bay // under trays front/ rear/ sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,244 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    125,244 miles
    Test number
    571853139343
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail125,244 miles (+1,310)4 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,244 miles
    Test number
    667972415948
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,934 miles (+1,634)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    123,934 miles
    Test number
    850749149838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,300 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    122,300 miles
    Test number
    108689288754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail122,299 miles (+5,727)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,299 miles
    Test number
    323565384797
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass116,572 miles (+6,145)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,572 miles
    Test number
    303131814943
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass110,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,427 miles
    Test number
    522082184985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail110,427 miles (+5,670)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,427 miles
    Test number
    294334155291
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close to legal limit and worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass104,757 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,757 miles
    Test number
    445448089602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CTL & sidewall damage - chalked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CTL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CTL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail104,757 miles (+6,245)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,757 miles
    Test number
    256682998911
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working Angel eyes (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CTL & sidewall damage - chalked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CTL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CTL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass98,512 miles (+9,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,512 miles
    Test number
    283172360402
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass89,462 miles (+10,877)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    89,462 miles
    Test number
    609774486463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,585 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,585 miles
    Test number
    460089854846
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Fail78,585 miles (+12,080)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,585 miles
    Test number
    177790689877
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass66,505 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,505 miles
    Test number
    352626636508
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner side light not working

  16. Fail66,505 miles (+13,888)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,505 miles
    Test number
    872701339701
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner side light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass52,617 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,617 miles
    Test number
    336262351580
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre bold inner edge
    • AdvisoryTrays engine bay // under trays front/ rear/ sides

  18. Fail52,583 miles (+8,728)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,583 miles
    Test number
    685798314447
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge bold / cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side split open (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bold outer edge / cords (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre bold inner edge
    • AdvisoryTrays engine bay // under trays front/ rear/ sides

  19. Pass43,855 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,855 miles
    Test number
    349182164460
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn outer edge
    • NoteRear tyres worn inner edge

  20. Fail43,855 miles (+8,895)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,855 miles
    Test number
    916022864299
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn outer edge
    • NoteRear tyres worn inner edge

  21. Pass34,960 miles (+15,353)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    34,960 miles
    Test number
    209093263202
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteMinor damage wheel rims.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.
    • NoteStone cuts tyre treads.

  22. Pass19,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    19,607 miles
    Test number
    618543982251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 RTW

Does K21 RTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 RTW is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K21 RTW?
The MOT on K21 RTW is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 RTW done?
K21 RTW was recorded at 125,244 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 8,079 miles a year.
Has K21 RTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 RTW has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on K21 RTW 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 K21 RTW find?
K21 RTW passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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