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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,926 cc

K40 RULMOT history

K40 RUL is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 6 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 196,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2023.

K40 RUL silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2024
Mileage
196,609 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 RUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 RUL was last recorded at 196,609 miles on 11 Oct 2023, 4,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,097 miles · 13 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
4,512 miles
Average per year
10,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 196,609 miles
  • 2022 – 192,097 miles
  • 2021 – 182,524 miles
  • 2020 – 171,642 miles
  • 2019 – 162,998 miles
  • 2018 – 152,284 miles
  • 2017 – 143,709 miles
  • 2016 – 133,726 miles
  • 2015 – 125,537 miles
  • 2014 – 116,719 miles
  • 2013 – 105,537 miles
  • 2010 – 64,643 miles
  • 2009 – 58,353 miles
  • 2008 – 45,005 miles
  • 2007 – 29,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,609 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Engine covers under trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,609 miles (+4,512)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    196,609 miles
    Test number
    909025724433
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Pass192,097 miles (+9,573)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    192,097 miles
    Test number
    710078482847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass182,524 miles (+10,882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    182,524 miles
    Test number
    319057365333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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))
  4. Pass171,642 miles (+8,644)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    171,642 miles
    Test number
    331013699164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass162,998 miles (+520)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    162,998 miles
    Test number
    684912157221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted
  6. Fail162,478 miles (+10,194)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,478 miles
    Test number
    228378218845
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted
  7. Pass152,284 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    152,284 miles
    Test number
    655819927440
    • 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))
  8. Fail152,283 miles (+8,574)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,283 miles
    Test number
    509317853825
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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))
  9. Pass143,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    143,709 miles
    Test number
    292901450004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail143,709 miles (+9,983)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,709 miles
    Test number
    151226769106
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  11. Pass133,726 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    133,726 miles
    Test number
    924022244254
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted
  12. Fail133,693 miles (+8,156)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,693 miles
    Test number
    108443794222
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted
  13. Pass125,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    125,537 miles
    Test number
    552994826396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail125,537 miles (+8,818)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,537 miles
    Test number
    399531308351
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass116,719 miles (+11,182)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    116,719 miles
    Test number
    665795274212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass105,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    105,537 miles
    Test number
    829150683235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail105,537 miles (+40,894)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,537 miles
    Test number
    946370283240
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  18. Pass64,643 miles (+6,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    64,643 miles
    Test number
    930372950347
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass58,353 miles (+13,348)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    58,353 miles
    Test number
    532186619379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,005 miles (+15,381)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,005 miles
    Test number
    660894498136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,624 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,624 miles
    Test number
    584604307395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Fail29,624 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,624 miles
    Test number
    970454807347
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K40 RUL

Does K40 RUL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 RUL expired on 17 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 RUL?
The MOT on K40 RUL expired on 17 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 RUL done?
K40 RUL was recorded at 196,609 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2023, an average of 10,472 miles a year.
Has K40 RUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 RUL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on K40 RUL 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 K40 RUL find?
K40 RUL passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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