BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
X3 RFDMOT history
X3 RFD is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 143,511 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 143,511 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,200 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X3 RFD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 19 May 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X3 RFD was last recorded at 143,511 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 9,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 134,208 miles · 25 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,303 miles
- Average per year
- 9,200 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 143,511 miles
- 2025 – 134,208 miles
- 2024 – 126,674 miles
- 2022 – 125,649 miles
- 2021 – 117,457 miles
- 2020 – 111,805 miles
- 2019 – 102,469 miles
- 2018 – 94,716 miles
- 2017 – 88,268 miles
- 2016 – 79,970 miles
- 2015 – 66,161 miles
- 2014 – 47,740 miles
- 2013 – 32,915 miles
- 2012 – 17,193 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,511 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
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 Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 4 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,511 miles (+9,303)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 143,511 miles
- Test number
- 398891662077
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass134,208 miles (+7,534)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 134,208 miles
- Test number
- 873132313708
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass126,674 miles (+1,025)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 126,674 miles
- Test number
- 347596551809
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass125,649 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 125,649 miles
- Test number
- 932162235870
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail125,649 miles (+8,192)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,649 miles
- Test number
- 944606574124
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass117,457 miles (+35)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 117,457 miles
- Test number
- 782833752427
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail117,422 miles (+5,617)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,422 miles
- Test number
- 309040193090
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,805 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 111,805 miles
- Test number
- 302205628934
- AdvisoryFront wipers slight smear
Fail111,804 miles (+9,335)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,804 miles
- Test number
- 724939978336
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront wipers slight smear
Pass102,469 miles (+7,753)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 102,469 miles
- Test number
- 250443477497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,716 miles (+6,448)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 94,716 miles
- Test number
- 524029597304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,268 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 88,268 miles
- Test number
- 491899751214
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail88,268 miles (+8,298)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,268 miles
- Test number
- 346518371837
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,970 miles (+13,809)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 79,970 miles
- Test number
- 265226256303
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass66,161 miles (+18,421)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 66,161 miles
- Test number
- 905310405157
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass47,740 miles (+14,825)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 47,740 miles
- Test number
- 596896974050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,915 miles (+15,722)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 32,915 miles
- Test number
- 637277903132
- 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)
Pass17,193 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2013
- Odometer
- 17,193 miles
- Test number
- 297995222115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X3 RFD
- Does X3 RFD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 RFD is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X3 RFD?
- The MOT on X3 RFD is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X3 RFD done?
- X3 RFD was recorded at 143,511 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 9,200 miles a year.
- Has X3 RFD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X3 RFD has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on X3 RFD 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 X3 RFD find?
- X3 RFD passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm.
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