BMW 5 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc
S30 RBFMOT history
S30 RBF is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 5 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 178,671 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 178,671 mi
- At MOT on 24 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,986 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S30 RBF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 5 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S30 RBF was last recorded at 178,671 miles on 24 Oct 2026, 11,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 166,954 miles · 25 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,717 miles
- Average per year
- 8,986 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 178,671 miles
- 2025 – 166,954 miles
- 2024 – 152,672 miles
- 2023 – 143,460 miles
- 2022 – 132,557 miles
- 2021 – 115,086 miles
- 2020 – 101,198 miles
- 2019 – 96,873 miles
- 2018 – 90,788 miles
- 2017 – 84,604 miles
- 2016 – 78,342 miles
- 2015 – 68,688 miles
- 2014 – 59,483 miles
- 2013 – 48,643 miles
- 2012 – 31,127 miles
- 2011 – 13,168 miles
- 2010 – 11,225 miles
- 2009 – 9,365 miles
- 2007 – 7,986 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,671 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
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.
N/S rear child seat fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Both front headlamp damaged and loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Both front headlamp lens deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Under tray fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
24 tests since 26 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,671 miles (+11,717)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 178,671 miles
- Test number
- 572185320173
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass166,954 miles (+14,282)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 166,954 miles
- Test number
- 494420000890
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass152,672 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 152,672 miles
- Test number
- 615144213162
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail152,672 miles (+9,212)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,672 miles
- Test number
- 339783426025
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass143,460 miles (+10,903)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 143,460 miles
- Test number
- 316888167651
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass132,557 miles (+17,471)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 132,557 miles
- Test number
- 266252311956
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,086 miles (+13,888)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 115,086 miles
- Test number
- 839464857682
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front Headlamp slightly insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass101,198 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 101,198 miles
- Test number
- 778473860765
- AdvisoryN/S rear child seat fitted
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth front headlamp damaged and loose
- AdvisoryBoth front headlamp lens deteriorated
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Fail101,198 miles (+4,325)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,198 miles
- Test number
- 822965557357
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play CHECK FOR INNER OR OUTER (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/S rear child seat fitted
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth front headlamp damaged and loose
- AdvisoryBoth front headlamp lens deteriorated
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass96,873 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 96,873 miles
- Test number
- 255525507996
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,873 miles (+6,085)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,873 miles
- Test number
- 993319131968
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass90,788 miles (+6,184)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 90,788 miles
- Test number
- 929009711622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,604 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 84,604 miles
- Test number
- 462446709404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,604 miles (+6,262)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,604 miles
- Test number
- 815145794662
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass78,342 miles (+9,654)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 78,342 miles
- Test number
- 399749343612
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,688 miles (+9,205)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 68,688 miles
- Test number
- 692022556025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,483 miles (+10,840)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 59,483 miles
- Test number
- 475094614444
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
Pass48,643 miles (+17,516)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 48,643 miles
- Test number
- 429353403472
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside front tyre small cut to inner side wall
Pass31,127 miles (+17,959)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 31,127 miles
- Test number
- 329736282424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,168 miles (+1,231)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 13,168 miles
- Test number
- 928064911307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,937 miles (+712)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 11,937 miles
- Test number
- 147278861460
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass11,225 miles (+1,860)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 11,225 miles
- Test number
- 332193360037
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass9,365 miles (+1,379)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 9,365 miles
- Test number
- 424954839046
- NoteBoth front tyres balding on edges
Pass7,986 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 7,986 miles
- Test number
- 593099797237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S30 RBF
- Does S30 RBF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 RBF is valid until 10 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S30 RBF?
- The MOT on S30 RBF is valid until 10 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S30 RBF done?
- S30 RBF was recorded at 178,671 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2026, an average of 8,986 miles a year.
- Has S30 RBF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S30 RBF has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on S30 RBF 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 S30 RBF find?
- S30 RBF passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.
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