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BMW 5 Series

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 1,998 cc

V1 RBAMOT history

V1 RBA is a black petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 31 Jan 2018. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 76,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

V1 RBA black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
76,897 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 RBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
31 Jan 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 RBA was last recorded at 76,897 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,897 miles · 26 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,897 miles
  • 2025 – 71,662 miles
  • 2024 – 59,905 miles
  • 2023 – 48,027 miles
  • 2022 – 31,684 miles
  • 2021 – 27,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,897 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 11 Jan 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,897 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    76,897 miles
    Test number
    433852654480
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail76,897 miles (+5,235)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,897 miles
    Test number
    243241065472
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,662 miles (+11,757)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    71,662 miles
    Test number
    747763611037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,905 miles (+11,878)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    59,905 miles
    Test number
    126420433748
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass48,027 miles (+16,343)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    48,027 miles
    Test number
    663741906752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,684 miles (+4,613)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    31,684 miles
    Test number
    308777548144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    27,071 miles
    Test number
    636693349050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 RBA

Does V1 RBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 RBA is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 RBA?
The MOT on V1 RBA is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 RBA done?
V1 RBA was recorded at 76,897 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 9,880 miles a year.
Has V1 RBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 RBA has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V1 RBA 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 V1 RBA find?
V1 RBA passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; oil leak, but not excessive.

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