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BMW X5

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

X18 RRWMOT history

X18 RRW is a silver petrol BMW X5 first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 146,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

X18 RRW silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
146,749 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 RRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 RRW was last recorded at 146,749 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,525 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
224 miles
Average per year
6,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,749 miles
  • 2025 – 146,525 miles
  • 2024 – 146,399 miles
  • 2023 – 141,832 miles
  • 2022 – 125,912 miles
  • 2021 – 116,305 miles
  • 2020 – 110,086 miles
  • 2019 – 110,084 miles
  • 2018 – 100,483 miles
  • 2017 – 92,562 miles
  • 2016 – 84,832 miles
  • 2015 – 76,612 miles
  • 2013 – 62,740 miles
  • 2012 – 52,154 miles
  • 2010 – 32,212 miles
  • 2009 – 28,674 miles
  • 2008 – 26,115 miles
  • 2007 – 23,640 miles
  • 2006 – 20,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,749 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,749 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    146,749 miles
    Test number
    995485388203
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail146,749 miles (+224)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,749 miles
    Test number
    265855304497
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass146,525 miles (+126)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    146,525 miles
    Test number
    405128830511
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
  4. Pass146,399 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    146,399 miles
    Test number
    146261247982
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail146,399 miles (+4,567)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,399 miles
    Test number
    489124175490
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass141,832 miles (+4)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    141,832 miles
    Test number
    649847430559
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective broken away (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail141,828 miles (+15,916)1 dangerous10 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,828 miles
    Test number
    813881372865
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective broken away (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened been hot/overheated, (pads have been very hot too) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass125,912 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    125,912 miles
    Test number
    860915608041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail125,909 miles (+9,604)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,909 miles
    Test number
    865937950013
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  10. Pass116,305 miles (+6,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,305 miles
    Test number
    462300519068
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres wearing low
  11. Pass110,086 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,086 miles
    Test number
    488235827823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit, replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit, replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All subframe mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail110,084 miles (+9,601)11 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,084 miles
    Test number
    921673352736
    • MajorBrake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front CV gaiter leaking grease, clip insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All subframe mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass100,483 miles (+7,921)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    100,483 miles
    Test number
    112343817820
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hangers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear subframe bushes deteriorated
  14. Pass92,562 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    92,562 miles
    Test number
    167171454358
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  15. Fail92,562 miles (+7,730)5 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,562 miles
    Test number
    961728146842
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  16. Pass84,832 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    84,832 miles
    Test number
    899859998651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  17. Fail84,829 miles (+8,217)5 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,829 miles
    Test number
    259372601863
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  18. Pass76,612 miles (+13,872)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,612 miles
    Test number
    198150873231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,740 miles (+10,586)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    62,740 miles
    Test number
    889093783238
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  20. Pass52,154 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    52,154 miles
    Test number
    357284082289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Fail52,132 miles (+19,920)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,132 miles
    Test number
    877155872288
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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. Pass32,212 miles (+3,538)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,212 miles
    Test number
    334722470453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,674 miles (+2,559)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,674 miles
    Test number
    524011189229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,115 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,115 miles
    Test number
    454533568241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,106 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,106 miles
    Test number
    632272268217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,640 miles (+2,713)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,640 miles
    Test number
    311903467224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,927 miles
    Test number
    964202476226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X18 RRW

Does X18 RRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 RRW is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 RRW?
The MOT on X18 RRW is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 RRW done?
X18 RRW was recorded at 146,749 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 6,502 miles a year.
Has X18 RRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 RRW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on X18 RRW 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 X18 RRW find?
X18 RRW passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust mounting defective.

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