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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

V18 RSWMOT history

V18 RSW is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 27 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 131,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

V18 RSW silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
131,179 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 RSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 RSW was last recorded at 131,179 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 8,853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,326 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,853 miles
Average per year
4,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,179 miles
  • 2025 – 122,326 miles
  • 2024 – 118,180 miles
  • 2023 – 113,276 miles
  • 2022 – 109,947 miles
  • 2021 – 106,603 miles
  • 2020 – 103,148 miles
  • 2019 – 99,651 miles
  • 2018 – 95,476 miles
  • 2017 – 90,760 miles
  • 2016 – 84,335 miles
  • 2015 – 75,184 miles
  • 2014 – 66,152 miles
  • 2013 – 61,264 miles
  • 2012 – 58,900 miles
  • 2011 – 56,388 miles
  • 2010 – 53,118 miles
  • 2009 – 48,897 miles
  • 2008 – 44,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,179 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,179 miles (+8,853)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    131,179 miles
    Test number
    376878061129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass122,326 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    122,326 miles
    Test number
    694682138232
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  3. Fail122,326 miles (+4,146)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,326 miles
    Test number
    554721186768
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  4. Pass118,180 miles (+4,904)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,180 miles
    Test number
    694533464842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,276 miles (+3,329)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    113,276 miles
    Test number
    622714100311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,947 miles (+3,344)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    109,947 miles
    Test number
    493111543511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,603 miles (+3,455)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,603 miles
    Test number
    307583923860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,148 miles (+3,497)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,148 miles
    Test number
    375960951577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,651 miles (+4,175)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,651 miles
    Test number
    440166351002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,476 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    95,476 miles
    Test number
    647926351434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail95,476 miles (+4,716)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,476 miles
    Test number
    288899029625
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass90,760 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,760 miles
    Test number
    343480567510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail90,760 miles (+6,425)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,760 miles
    Test number
    833186908275
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass84,335 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,335 miles
    Test number
    613206470865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,330 miles (+9,146)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,330 miles
    Test number
    878209180566
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass75,184 miles (+9,032)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    75,184 miles
    Test number
    822162462621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,152 miles (+4,888)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    66,152 miles
    Test number
    439355564253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,264 miles (+2,364)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    61,264 miles
    Test number
    789947163264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,900 miles (+2,512)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    58,900 miles
    Test number
    106764442284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,388 miles (+3,270)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,388 miles
    Test number
    818228841279
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 3mm

  21. Pass53,118 miles (+4,221)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,118 miles
    Test number
    434420150227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,897 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,897 miles
    Test number
    623245769244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,886 miles (+4,549)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,886 miles
    Test number
    731381769218
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass44,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    44,337 miles
    Test number
    692150778276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,337 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,337 miles
    Test number
    333550378281
    • FailureRear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Questions about V18 RSW

Does V18 RSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 RSW is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 RSW?
The MOT on V18 RSW is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 RSW done?
V18 RSW was recorded at 131,179 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 4,828 miles a year.
Has V18 RSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 RSW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V18 RSW 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 RSW find?
V18 RSW passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm.; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge., and 4 more.

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