BMW X5
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc
V12 RDAMOT history
V12 RDA is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 3 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 161,014 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 161,014 mi
- At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,387 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V12 RDA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 3 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V12 RDA was last recorded at 161,014 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 7,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 153,394 miles · 5 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,620 miles
- Average per year
- 9,387 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 161,014 miles
- 2024 – 153,394 miles
- 2023 – 146,486 miles
- 2022 – 138,498 miles
- 2021 – 128,054 miles
- 2020 – 121,544 miles
- 2019 – 113,706 miles
- 2018 – 101,087 miles
- 2017 – 90,915 miles
- 2016 – 79,187 miles
- 2015 – 66,942 miles
- 2014 – 57,048 miles
- 2013 – 46,302 miles
- 2012 – 37,986 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,014 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 22 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,014 miles (+7,620)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 161,014 miles
- Test number
- 631707498490
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass153,394 miles (+6)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 153,394 miles
- Test number
- 823317024628
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail153,388 miles (+6,902)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,388 miles
- Test number
- 129691787420
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass146,486 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 146,486 miles
- Test number
- 193843413776
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail146,486 miles (+7,988)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,486 miles
- Test number
- 264964422302
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass138,498 miles (+10,444)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 138,498 miles
- Test number
- 347863853717
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass128,054 miles (+6,510)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 128,054 miles
- Test number
- 768005907923
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass121,544 miles (+7,838)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 121,544 miles
- Test number
- 687632341143
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted covering some/ most components
Pass113,706 miles (+12,619)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 113,706 miles
- Test number
- 971260744585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,087 miles (+10,172)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 101,087 miles
- Test number
- 887721699704
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass90,915 miles (+11,728)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 90,915 miles
- Test number
- 546694219501
- AdvisoryRear both rear tyres worn on inner edges tyres worn close to tread bar markers
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc's slightly pitted (3.5.1i)
Pass79,187 miles (+12,245)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 79,187 miles
- Test number
- 798660903321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,942 miles (+9,894)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 66,942 miles
- Test number
- 830324561305
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,048 miles (+10,746)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 57,048 miles
- Test number
- 975871664218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,302 miles (+8,316)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 46,302 miles
- Test number
- 327889153493
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass37,986 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 37,986 miles
- Test number
- 705476262207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V12 RDA
- Does V12 RDA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 RDA is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V12 RDA?
- The MOT on V12 RDA is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V12 RDA done?
- V12 RDA was recorded at 161,014 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 9,387 miles a year.
- Has V12 RDA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V12 RDA has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on V12 RDA 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 V12 RDA find?
- V12 RDA passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.
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