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BMW X5

Bronze · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

S17 RFJMOT history

S17 RFJ is a bronze diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 102,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

S17 RFJ bronze BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
102,980 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 RFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 RFJ was last recorded at 102,980 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 1,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,067 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,913 miles
Average per year
6,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,980 miles
  • 2025 – 101,067 miles
  • 2024 – 98,279 miles
  • 2023 – 94,395 miles
  • 2022 – 90,851 miles
  • 2021 – 82,668 miles
  • 2020 – 78,725 miles
  • 2019 – 70,389 miles
  • 2018 – 60,998 miles
  • 2017 – 52,527 miles
  • 2016 – 41,959 miles
  • 2015 – 33,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,980 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum

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 Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,980 miles (+1,913)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    102,980 miles
    Test number
    139178252954
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum

  2. Pass101,067 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    101,067 miles
    Test number
    880757443477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail100,987 miles (+2,708)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,987 miles
    Test number
    745238544196
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass98,279 miles (+3,884)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    98,279 miles
    Test number
    286788923849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,395 miles (+3,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,395 miles
    Test number
    476290186845
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass90,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    90,851 miles
    Test number
    708024842687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail90,851 miles (+2,917)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,851 miles
    Test number
    318594129075
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass87,934 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    87,934 miles
    Test number
    428210544729
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail87,934 miles (+5,266)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,934 miles
    Test number
    466059681133
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass82,668 miles (+3,943)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    82,668 miles
    Test number
    679338473844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,725 miles (+8,336)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,725 miles
    Test number
    779181171114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,389 miles (+9,391)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    70,389 miles
    Test number
    338048902379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,998 miles (+8,471)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,998 miles
    Test number
    436001922290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,527 miles (+10,568)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    52,527 miles
    Test number
    119553311894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,959 miles (+8,919)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    41,959 miles
    Test number
    873108114074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass33,040 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,040 miles
    Test number
    896793625027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail32,985 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,985 miles
    Test number
    638372025088
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about S17 RFJ

Does S17 RFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 RFJ is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 RFJ?
The MOT on S17 RFJ is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 RFJ done?
S17 RFJ was recorded at 102,980 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 6,024 miles a year.
Has S17 RFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 RFJ has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S17 RFJ 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 S17 RFJ find?
S17 RFJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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