BMW 5 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,993 cc
V17 RKSMOT history
V17 RKS is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,718 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 113,718 mi
- At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,464 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V17 RKS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V17 RKS was last recorded at 113,718 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 2,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 111,086 miles · 9 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,632 miles
- Average per year
- 4,464 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,718 miles
- 2025 – 111,086 miles
- 2024 – 108,282 miles
- 2023 – 104,998 miles
- 2022 – 100,897 miles
- 2021 – 97,271 miles
- 2020 – 94,925 miles
- 2019 – 91,972 miles
- 2018 – 88,171 miles
- 2017 – 83,755 miles
- 2016 – 79,981 miles
- 2015 – 74,189 miles
- 2014 – 70,916 miles
- 2013 – 68,506 miles
- 2012 – 65,871 miles
- 2011 – 60,496 miles
- 2010 – 52,404 miles
- 2009 – 44,875 miles
- 2008 – 41,108 miles
- 2007 – 36,828 miles
- 2006 – 24,910 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,718 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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 6 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.
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,718 miles (+2,632)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 113,718 miles
- Test number
- 254924767800
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,086 miles (+2)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 111,086 miles
- Test number
- 569763369114
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper 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))
Fail111,084 miles (+2,802)2 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,084 miles
- Test number
- 261471772193
- DangerousNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel cable broken ??? (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper 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))
Pass108,282 miles (+3,284)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 108,282 miles
- Test number
- 650866815953
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,998 miles (+4,101)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 104,998 miles
- Test number
- 424257465737
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
Pass100,897 miles (+3,626)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 100,897 miles
- Test number
- 906283462251
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Pass97,271 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 97,271 miles
- Test number
- 856047751306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,269 miles (+2,344)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,269 miles
- Test number
- 307620127961
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass94,925 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 94,925 miles
- Test number
- 394008609694
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail94,924 miles (+2,952)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,924 miles
- Test number
- 837305549817
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,972 miles (+3,801)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 91,972 miles
- Test number
- 451201296550
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass88,171 miles (+4,416)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 88,171 miles
- Test number
- 925864874104
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,755 miles (+3,774)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 83,755 miles
- Test number
- 496311968274
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass79,981 miles (+5,792)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 79,981 miles
- Test number
- 706982961851
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,189 miles (+3,273)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 74,189 miles
- Test number
- 441640420058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,916 miles (+2,410)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 70,916 miles
- Test number
- 378073234263
- NoteFront tyres void of tread on inner edges
Pass68,506 miles (+2,635)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 68,506 miles
- Test number
- 127821043257
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Pass65,871 miles (+5,375)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 65,871 miles
- Test number
- 675332962249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,496 miles (+8,092)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 60,496 miles
- Test number
- 289996281206
- NoteBoth sides front tyres inner edges low, nsf deep cut evident
Pass52,404 miles (+7,529)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 52,404 miles
- Test number
- 424136080224
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge and out of shape
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge and out of shape
Pass44,875 miles (+3,767)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 44,875 miles
- Test number
- 323943499280
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteNearside front brake disc pitted / worn
- NoteNearside front tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge
- NoteOffside front brake disc pitted / worn
- NoteOffside front tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge
Pass41,108 miles (+4,280)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 41,108 miles
- Test number
- 134251308371
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass36,828 miles (+11,918)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 36,828 miles
- Test number
- 621210997265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,910 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 24,910 miles
- Test number
- 103396896281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V17 RKS
- Does V17 RKS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V17 RKS is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V17 RKS?
- The MOT on V17 RKS is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V17 RKS done?
- V17 RKS was recorded at 113,718 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 4,464 miles a year.
- Has V17 RKS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V17 RKS has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on V17 RKS 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 V17 RKS find?
- V17 RKS passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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