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BMW 5 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

RB 1727MOT history

RB 1727 is a white diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 20 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 79,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

RB 1727 white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
79,750 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RB 1727
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RB 1727 was last recorded at 79,750 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 3,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,514 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,236 miles
Average per year
4,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,750 miles
  • 2025 – 76,514 miles
  • 2024 – 74,655 miles
  • 2023 – 72,239 miles
  • 2022 – 70,251 miles
  • 2021 – 68,843 miles
  • 2020 – 66,981 miles
  • 2019 – 63,714 miles
  • 2018 – 55,178 miles
  • 2017 – 48,315 miles
  • 2016 – 41,549 miles
  • 2015 – 32,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,750 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,750 miles (+3,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    79,750 miles
    Test number
    295414012563
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass76,514 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    76,514 miles
    Test number
    759999129134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,655 miles (+2,416)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    74,655 miles
    Test number
    928412950439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,239 miles (+1,988)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    72,239 miles
    Test number
    815568303786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,251 miles (+1,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    70,251 miles
    Test number
    632145632156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass68,843 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    68,843 miles
    Test number
    345373864636
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail68,843 miles (+1,862)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,843 miles
    Test number
    260737022452
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass66,981 miles (+3,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,981 miles
    Test number
    199588028082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass63,714 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,714 miles
    Test number
    168645054296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,559 miles (+8,381)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,559 miles
    Test number
    125283514157
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass55,178 miles (+6,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    55,178 miles
    Test number
    182062891386
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass48,315 miles (+6,766)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,315 miles
    Test number
    915026644681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,549 miles (+9,182)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    41,549 miles
    Test number
    674248127678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,367 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    32,367 miles
    Test number
    673966517002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail32,360 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,360 miles
    Test number
    399648835786
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about RB 1727

What vehicle is registration RB 1727 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RB 1727 on a white diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 20 Oct 2012. 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 RB 1727 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RB 1727 is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on RB 1727?
The MOT on RB 1727 is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RB 1727 done?
RB 1727 was recorded at 79,750 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 4,310 miles a year.
Has RB 1727 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RB 1727 has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on RB 1727 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 RB 1727 find?
RB 1727 passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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