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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

V20 RSVMOT history

V20 RSV is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 18 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 121,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

V20 RSV black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
121,317 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V20 RSV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V20 RSV was last recorded at 121,317 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 3,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,809 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,508 miles
Average per year
6,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,317 miles
  • 2024 – 117,809 miles
  • 2023 – 112,912 miles
  • 2022 – 107,766 miles
  • 2021 – 99,945 miles
  • 2020 – 92,977 miles
  • 2019 – 91,144 miles
  • 2018 – 83,127 miles
  • 2017 – 52,174 miles
  • 2015 – 49,312 miles
  • 2014 – 44,777 miles
  • 2013 – 39,267 miles
  • 2012 – 29,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,317 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,317 miles (+3,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    121,317 miles
    Test number
    681926921187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
  2. Pass117,809 miles (+4,897)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    117,809 miles
    Test number
    924858826965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,912 miles (+5,146)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,912 miles
    Test number
    891083490398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,766 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    107,766 miles
    Test number
    118332830863
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail107,763 miles (+7,818)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,763 miles
    Test number
    113132436985
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass99,945 miles (+6,968)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,945 miles
    Test number
    656724204651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very close on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass92,977 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,977 miles
    Test number
    666683709476
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres & n/s rear wearing on edges
  8. Fail92,942 miles (+1,798)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,942 miles
    Test number
    941813077165
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass91,144 miles (+8,017)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    91,144 miles
    Test number
    760162825597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,127 miles (+30,953)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    83,127 miles
    Test number
    494675096114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,174 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,174 miles
    Test number
    609628993431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,312 miles (+4,535)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,312 miles
    Test number
    473239348591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,777 miles (+5,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,777 miles
    Test number
    168490524087
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass39,267 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,267 miles
    Test number
    838350123144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNSF tyre inner sidewall slight damage
    • NoteOSR tyre slight wearing inner edge
  15. Fail39,267 miles (+9,492)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,267 miles
    Test number
    438790223198
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNSF tyre inner sidewall slight damage
    • NoteOSR tyre slight wearing inner edge
  16. Pass29,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,775 miles
    Test number
    709725922106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V20 RSV

Does V20 RSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V20 RSV is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V20 RSV?
The MOT on V20 RSV is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V20 RSV done?
V20 RSV was recorded at 121,317 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 6,760 miles a year.
Has V20 RSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 RSV has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on V20 RSV 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 V20 RSV find?
V20 RSV passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension bellows damaged but not to excess; offside rear suspension bellows damaged but not to excess.

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