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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

V30 DRCMOT history

V30 DRC is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 18 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 174,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

V30 DRC grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
174,409 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V30 DRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V30 DRC was last recorded at 174,409 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 7,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,134 miles · 1 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
7,275 miles
Average per year
7,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,409 miles
  • 2025 – 167,134 miles
  • 2024 – 160,149 miles
  • 2023 – 155,657 miles
  • 2022 – 150,306 miles
  • 2021 – 143,469 miles
  • 2020 – 137,394 miles
  • 2019 – 129,977 miles
  • 2018 – 121,454 miles
  • 2017 – 115,160 miles
  • 2016 – 112,443 miles
  • 2015 – 101,757 miles
  • 2014 – 92,629 miles
  • 2013 – 85,059 miles
  • 2012 – 77,714 miles
  • 2011 – 71,099 miles
  • 2010 – 64,417 miles
  • 2009 – 55,325 miles
  • 2008 – 47,524 miles
  • 2007 – 33,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,409 miles
  • 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 (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 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear mounting bushs (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe between flexi hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe between flexi hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,409 miles (+7,275)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    174,409 miles
    Test number
    732786304613
    • 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 (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear mounting bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass167,134 miles (+6,985)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    167,134 miles
    Test number
    756937793112
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass160,149 miles (+4,492)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    160,149 miles
    Test number
    718607897870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,657 miles (+96)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    155,657 miles
    Test number
    367645833780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail155,561 miles (+5,255)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,561 miles
    Test number
    641362858290
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass150,306 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    150,306 miles
    Test number
    426464627290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail150,182 miles (+6,713)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,182 miles
    Test number
    492339853509
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass143,469 miles (+6,075)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    143,469 miles
    Test number
    192602045713
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass137,394 miles (+7,417)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    137,394 miles
    Test number
    917314772256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,977 miles (+8,523)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,977 miles
    Test number
    152811160508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,454 miles (+6,294)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    121,454 miles
    Test number
    808598147978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,160 miles (+2,717)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    115,160 miles
    Test number
    759176760419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,443 miles (+10,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,443 miles
    Test number
    550779822175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency was only just reached.

  14. Pass101,757 miles (+9,128)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    101,757 miles
    Test number
    919114226876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,629 miles (+7,570)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    92,629 miles
    Test number
    788346894243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,059 miles (+7,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    85,059 miles
    Test number
    986361083275
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass77,714 miles (+6,615)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,714 miles
    Test number
    369581492429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,099 miles (+6,682)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    71,099 miles
    Test number
    677561401304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,417 miles (+9,092)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    64,417 miles
    Test number
    190614690280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,325 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    55,325 miles
    Test number
    873506769227
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail55,325 miles (+7,801)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,325 miles
    Test number
    210075769232
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass47,524 miles (+13,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    47,524 miles
    Test number
    580319728322
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass33,986 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,986 miles
    Test number
    393887157463
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V30 DRC

Does V30 DRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V30 DRC is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V30 DRC?
The MOT on V30 DRC is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V30 DRC done?
V30 DRC was recorded at 174,409 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 7,367 miles a year.
Has V30 DRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V30 DRC has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V30 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 V30 DRC find?
V30 DRC passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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