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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

V18 DRCMOT history

V18 DRC is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 15 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 170,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2023.

V18 DRC black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2024
Mileage
170,598 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 DRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 DRC was last recorded at 170,598 miles on 1 Sept 2023, 1,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,528 miles · 3 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,070 miles
Average per year
6,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 170,598 miles
  • 2022 – 169,528 miles
  • 2021 – 167,423 miles
  • 2020 – 164,769 miles
  • 2019 – 159,965 miles
  • 2018 – 156,093 miles
  • 2017 – 153,607 miles
  • 2016 – 150,310 miles
  • 2015 – 146,108 miles
  • 2014 – 145,450 miles
  • 2013 – 144,014 miles
  • 2012 – 134,569 miles
  • 2011 – 116,461 miles
  • 2010 – 101,454 miles
  • 2009 – 89,226 miles
  • 2007 – 74,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,598 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    170,598 miles
    Test number
    256786964951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail170,598 miles (+1,070)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,598 miles
    Test number
    794458962341
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass169,528 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    169,528 miles
    Test number
    357730403721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail169,528 miles (+2,105)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,528 miles
    Test number
    571400924688
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass167,423 miles (+2,654)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    167,423 miles
    Test number
    211365388229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass164,769 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    164,769 miles
    Test number
    174566101139
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner tred (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner tred (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail164,769 miles (+4,804)3 dangerous4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,769 miles
    Test number
    202008707758
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tred (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner tred (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner tred (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass159,965 miles (+3,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    159,965 miles
    Test number
    565998252946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass156,093 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    156,093 miles
    Test number
    263011541755
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail156,072 miles (+2,465)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,072 miles
    Test number
    317285964773
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass153,607 miles (+3,297)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    153,607 miles
    Test number
    855239561239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass150,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    150,310 miles
    Test number
    438014325765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail150,310 miles (+4,202)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,310 miles
    Test number
    200696678897
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass146,108 miles (+658)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    146,108 miles
    Test number
    635127075015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass145,450 miles (+1,436)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    145,450 miles
    Test number
    429938784071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass144,014 miles (+9,445)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    144,014 miles
    Test number
    767202083010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass134,569 miles (+18,108)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    134,569 miles
    Test number
    187663682452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass116,461 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    116,461 miles
    Test number
    229093271047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail116,109 miles (+14,655)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,109 miles
    Test number
    905950471080
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass101,454 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    101,454 miles
    Test number
    190628310415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail101,316 miles (+12,090)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,316 miles
    Test number
    223415910050
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing oninner edges.
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate.

  22. Pass89,226 miles (+15,116)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    89,226 miles
    Test number
    153217909441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,110 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    74,110 miles
    Test number
    402308037319
    • NoteFrt pads nearing limits
    • NoteFrt tyres wearing on centre
    • NoteRear numberplate marked

Questions about V18 DRC

Does V18 DRC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V18 DRC expired on 2 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V18 DRC?
The MOT on V18 DRC expired on 2 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V18 DRC done?
V18 DRC was recorded at 170,598 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2023, an average of 6,129 miles a year.
Has V18 DRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 DRC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on V18 DRC 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 V18 DRC find?
V18 DRC passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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