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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

T70 RABMOT history

T70 RAB is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 93,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
93,024 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T70 RAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T70 RAB was last recorded at 93,024 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,704 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
320 miles
Average per year
4,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,024 miles
  • 2025 – 92,704 miles
  • 2024 – 91,923 miles
  • 2023 – 91,061 miles
  • 2022 – 90,128 miles
  • 2021 – 84,830 miles
  • 2018 – 83,043 miles
  • 2017 – 80,860 miles
  • 2016 – 77,018 miles
  • 2014 – 74,829 miles
  • 2012 – 59,015 miles
  • 2011 – 50,353 miles
  • 2010 – 38,432 miles
  • 2009 – 30,806 miles
  • 2008 – 22,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,024 miles
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear discs worn

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,024 miles (+320)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    93,024 miles
    Test number
    225319858373
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass92,704 miles (+781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    92,704 miles
    Test number
    147548581306
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass91,923 miles (+862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    91,923 miles
    Test number
    246231870476
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass91,061 miles (+933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    91,061 miles
    Test number
    546446358654
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass90,128 miles (+5,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,128 miles
    Test number
    372624212863
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on edges

  6. Pass84,830 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,830 miles
    Test number
    307336250599
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail84,825 miles (+1,782)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,825 miles
    Test number
    472955264389
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass83,043 miles (+2,183)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,043 miles
    Test number
    535214465717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,860 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    80,860 miles
    Test number
    729962840876
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear discs worn

  10. Fail80,860 miles (+2,531)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,860 miles
    Test number
    260037769228
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear discs worn

  11. Pass78,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,329 miles
    Test number
    779589681561
    • AdvisoryRear discs worn

  12. Fail78,329 miles (+1,311)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,329 miles
    Test number
    595619624379
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear discs worn

  13. Pass77,018 miles (+2,189)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    77,018 miles
    Test number
    459923204585
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear discs worn

  14. Pass74,829 miles (+6,131)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    74,829 miles
    Test number
    196886354352
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteRear discs worn

  15. Pass68,698 miles (+9,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,698 miles
    Test number
    299583804057
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass59,015 miles (+8,662)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,015 miles
    Test number
    386768642471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,353 miles (+11,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    50,353 miles
    Test number
    577167831263
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass38,432 miles (+7,626)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,432 miles
    Test number
    110888330273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,806 miles (+8,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,806 miles
    Test number
    280007939268
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass22,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,796 miles
    Test number
    860747548214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T70 RAB

Does T70 RAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T70 RAB is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T70 RAB?
The MOT on T70 RAB is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T70 RAB done?
T70 RAB was recorded at 93,024 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 4,039 miles a year.
Has T70 RAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T70 RAB has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T70 RAB 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 T70 RAB find?
T70 RAB passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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