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BMW 218

Silver · Petrol · 2015 · 1,499 cc

RBJ 5MOT history

RBJ 5 is a silver petrol BMW 218 first used on 19 Feb 2015. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 43,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
43,568 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RBJ 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
218
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
19 Feb 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RBJ 5 was last recorded at 43,568 miles on 19 May 2026, 6,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,293 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,275 miles
Average per year
4,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,568 miles
  • 2025 – 37,293 miles
  • 2024 – 29,539 miles
  • 2023 – 22,727 miles
  • 2022 – 15,065 miles
  • 2021 – 8,672 miles
  • 2020 – 8,663 miles
  • 2019 – 8,572 miles
  • 2018 – 7,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,568 miles
  • 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))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 8 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,568 miles (+6,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    43,568 miles
    Test number
    591261801081
    • 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))

  2. Pass37,293 miles (+7,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    37,293 miles
    Test number
    860024244024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass29,539 miles (+6,812)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    29,539 miles
    Test number
    800379678714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass22,727 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    22,727 miles
    Test number
    995835289420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail22,727 miles (+7,662)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,727 miles
    Test number
    349287217652
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass15,065 miles (+6,393)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    15,065 miles
    Test number
    722378853678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass8,672 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    8,672 miles
    Test number
    411747111377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass8,663 miles (+91)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    8,663 miles
    Test number
    230527856086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cut on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass8,572 miles (+848)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    8,572 miles
    Test number
    717298750242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass7,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    7,724 miles
    Test number
    270727865097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RBJ 5

What vehicle is registration RBJ 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RBJ 5 on a silver petrol BMW 218 first used on 19 Feb 2015. 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 RBJ 5 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RBJ 5 is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on RBJ 5?
The MOT on RBJ 5 is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RBJ 5 done?
RBJ 5 was recorded at 43,568 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 4,332 miles a year.
Has RBJ 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RBJ 5 has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2023.
Has the mileage on RBJ 5 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 RBJ 5 find?
RBJ 5 passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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