
BMW X5
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
S21 RBUMOT history
S21 RBU is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 24 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 120,952 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 120,952 mi
- At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,751 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S21 RBU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 24 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S21 RBU was last recorded at 120,952 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 8,098 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 112,854 miles · 6 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,098 miles
- Average per year
- 6,751 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 120,952 miles
- 2024 – 112,854 miles
- 2023 – 104,087 miles
- 2022 – 94,525 miles
- 2021 – 86,185 miles
- 2020 – 80,091 miles
- 2019 – 71,408 miles
- 2018 – 64,705 miles
- 2017 – 56,645 miles
- 2016 – 55,330 miles
- 2015 – 46,126 miles
- 2014 – 34,951 miles
- 2013 – 34,776 miles
- 2012 – 32,993 miles
- 2011 – 24,623 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 15 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,952 miles (+8,098)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 120,952 miles
- Test number
- 393255982150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,854 miles (+8,767)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 112,854 miles
- Test number
- 617115863105
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass104,087 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 104,087 miles
- Test number
- 824536876388
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail104,083 miles (+9,558)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,083 miles
- Test number
- 672995817181
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/r tyre cords exposed 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre on 3 mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass94,525 miles (+8,340)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 94,525 miles
- Test number
- 124994490631
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass86,185 miles (+6,094)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 86,185 miles
- Test number
- 311918389751
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,091 miles (+8,683)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 80,091 miles
- Test number
- 780757971430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,408 miles (+6,703)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 71,408 miles
- Test number
- 789706852512
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass64,705 miles (+8,060)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 64,705 miles
- Test number
- 269928983099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,645 miles (+1,315)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 56,645 miles
- Test number
- 168681909718
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,330 miles (+9,204)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 55,330 miles
- Test number
- 719028147380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,126 miles (+11,175)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 46,126 miles
- Test number
- 417894425224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,951 miles (+175)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 34,951 miles
- Test number
- 218992534209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,776 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 34,776 miles
- Test number
- 777276963248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,776 miles (+1,783)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,776 miles
- Test number
- 968176763236
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass32,993 miles (+8,370)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 32,993 miles
- Test number
- 309672272468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,623 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 24,623 miles
- Test number
- 518238351295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S21 RBU
- Does S21 RBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 RBU is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S21 RBU?
- The MOT on S21 RBU is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S21 RBU done?
- S21 RBU was recorded at 120,952 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 6,751 miles a year.
- Has S21 RBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S21 RBU has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on S21 RBU 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 S21 RBU find?
- S21 RBU passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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