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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

M5 RBOMOT history

M5 RBO is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 7 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 171,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

M5 RBO grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
171,242 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 RBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
7 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 RBO was last recorded at 171,242 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 6,255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,987 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,255 miles
Average per year
10,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,242 miles
  • 2025 – 164,987 miles
  • 2024 – 156,240 miles
  • 2023 – 144,698 miles
  • 2022 – 135,597 miles
  • 2021 – 127,047 miles
  • 2020 – 118,637 miles
  • 2019 – 112,375 miles
  • 2018 – 105,073 miles
  • 2017 – 92,445 miles
  • 2016 – 68,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,242 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.

  • Wiper blades slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear inner lens cracked no white light showing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,242 miles (+6,255)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    171,242 miles
    Test number
    261519908788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass164,987 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    164,987 miles
    Test number
    291018063697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail164,986 miles (+8,746)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,986 miles
    Test number
    186911703220
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass156,240 miles (+11,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    156,240 miles
    Test number
    525418449176
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass144,698 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    144,698 miles
    Test number
    186873711363
    • AdvisoryWiper blades slightly deteriorated

  6. Fail144,697 miles (+9,100)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,697 miles
    Test number
    116563994194
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWiper blades slightly deteriorated

  7. Pass135,597 miles (+8,550)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    135,597 miles
    Test number
    115745485167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,047 miles (+8,410)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,047 miles
    Test number
    582262968134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass118,637 miles (+6,262)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,637 miles
    Test number
    678656134752
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass112,375 miles (+7,302)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    112,375 miles
    Test number
    698272835587
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass105,073 miles (+12,628)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    105,073 miles
    Test number
    142549786738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,445 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,445 miles
    Test number
    357681285900
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner lens cracked no white light showing.

  13. Fail92,445 miles (+23,711)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,445 miles
    Test number
    461376627994
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner lens cracked no white light showing.

  14. Pass68,734 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,734 miles
    Test number
    133342597324
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly wearing on edges

Questions about M5 RBO

Does M5 RBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 RBO is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 RBO?
The MOT on M5 RBO is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 RBO done?
M5 RBO was recorded at 171,242 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 10,369 miles a year.
Has M5 RBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 RBO has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on M5 RBO 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 M5 RBO find?
M5 RBO passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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