
BMW X5
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc
X5 RCBMOT history
X5 RCB is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 9 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 99,931 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 99,931 mi
- At MOT on 21 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,322 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X5 RCB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 9 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
X5 RCB was last recorded at 99,931 miles on 21 Feb 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 99,931 miles · 19 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,322 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 99,931 miles
- 2021 – 94,737 miles
- 2020 – 91,149 miles
- 2019 – 81,493 miles
- 2018 – 75,672 miles
- 2017 – 68,265 miles
- 2016 – 59,634 miles
- 2015 – 43,156 miles
- 2014 – 33,877 miles
- 2013 – 33,032 miles
- 2012 – 31,523 miles
- 2011 – 29,566 miles
- 2010 – 27,365 miles
- 2009 – 24,852 miles
- 2008 – 22,038 miles
- 2007 – 17,929 miles
- 2006 – 15,752 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive UNDERTRAYS FITTED (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,931 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 99,931 miles
- Test number
- 806883498727
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive UNDERTRAYS FITTED (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail99,931 miles (+5,194)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,931 miles
- Test number
- 928750684173
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive UNDERTRAYS FITTED (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass94,737 miles (+3,588)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 94,737 miles
- Test number
- 663412860473
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass91,149 miles (+9,656)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 91,149 miles
- Test number
- 560536956975
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass81,493 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 81,493 miles
- Test number
- 130838012370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,493 miles (+5,821)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,493 miles
- Test number
- 593901684090
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass75,672 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 75,672 miles
- Test number
- 810917030487
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail75,671 miles (+7,406)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,671 miles
- Test number
- 762818316974
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass68,265 miles (+8,631)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 68,265 miles
- Test number
- 877962711910
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass59,634 miles (+16,478)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 59,634 miles
- Test number
- 158468752790
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,156 miles (+9,279)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 43,156 miles
- Test number
- 726118295018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,877 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 33,877 miles
- Test number
- 597585114120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,875 miles (+843)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,875 miles
- Test number
- 198155214181
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNearside wing mirror insecure but works satifactory
- NoteOffside rear stop and tail light faded but works clearly
Pass33,032 miles (+1,509)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 33,032 miles
- Test number
- 298634813462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,523 miles (+1,957)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 31,523 miles
- Test number
- 908934912128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,566 miles (+2,201)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 29,566 miles
- Test number
- 437384501193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,365 miles (+2,513)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 27,365 miles
- Test number
- 760182300166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,852 miles (+2,814)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 24,852 miles
- Test number
- 393587809154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,038 miles (+4,109)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 22,038 miles
- Test number
- 262766808438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,929 miles (+2,177)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 17,929 miles
- Test number
- 932262597081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,752 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 15,752 miles
- Test number
- 221429816135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X5 RCB
- Does X5 RCB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X5 RCB expired on 20 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X5 RCB?
- The MOT on X5 RCB expired on 20 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X5 RCB done?
- X5 RCB was recorded at 99,931 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2022, an average of 5,322 miles a year.
- Has X5 RCB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X5 RCB has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on X5 RCB 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 X5 RCB find?
- X5 RCB passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive undertrays fitted.
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