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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LB04 RDXMOT history

LB04 RDX is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 135,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
135,309 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 RDX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 RDX was last recorded at 135,309 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,308 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,309 miles
  • 2024 – 125,701 miles
  • 2023 – 113,896 miles
  • 2022 – 102,685 miles
  • 2021 – 88,432 miles
  • 2020 – 80,693 miles
  • 2019 – 68,810 miles
  • 2018 – 55,200 miles
  • 2017 – 42,565 miles
  • 2016 – 29,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,309 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Head Light CondensatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryProp Shaft Flexi Coupling DeterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,309 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    135,309 miles
    Test number
    532047908084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Head Light Condensated
    • AdvisoryProp Shaft Flexi Coupling Deteriorated
  2. Fail135,308 miles (+9,607)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,308 miles
    Test number
    343294985188
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Head Light Condensated
    • AdvisoryProp Shaft Flexi Coupling Deteriorated
  3. Pass125,701 miles (+53)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    125,701 miles
    Test number
    831702511893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  4. Fail125,648 miles (+11,752)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,648 miles
    Test number
    943773118126
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  5. Pass113,896 miles (+11,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,896 miles
    Test number
    492798292671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass102,685 miles (+14,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,685 miles
    Test number
    858338312531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass88,432 miles (+7,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    88,432 miles
    Test number
    442045108147
    • 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. Pass80,693 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    80,693 miles
    Test number
    620815296786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail80,690 miles (+11,880)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,690 miles
    Test number
    477084126887
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass68,810 miles (+13,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    68,810 miles
    Test number
    863585434268
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  11. Pass55,200 miles (+12,635)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,200 miles
    Test number
    927808252762
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush O/S,N/S (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S,N/S 2mm (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass42,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,565 miles
    Test number
    773679115965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,539 miles (+13,224)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,539 miles
    Test number
    354369351410
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  14. Pass29,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,315 miles
    Test number
    526354393468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 RDX

Does LB04 RDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 RDX is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB04 RDX?
The MOT on LB04 RDX is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 RDX done?
LB04 RDX was recorded at 135,309 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 10,902 miles a year.
Has LB04 RDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 RDX has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 RDX 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 LB04 RDX find?
LB04 RDX passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play; offside head light condensated, and 1 more.

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