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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.

X5 RCB silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass99,931 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass81,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    81,493 miles
    Test number
    130838012370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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)
  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. Pass59,634 miles (+16,478)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,634 miles
    Test number
    158468752790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,156 miles (+9,279)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,156 miles
    Test number
    726118295018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    33,877 miles
    Test number
    597585114120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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
  14. Pass33,032 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,032 miles
    Test number
    298634813462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,523 miles (+1,957)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,523 miles
    Test number
    908934912128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,566 miles (+2,201)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,566 miles
    Test number
    437384501193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,365 miles (+2,513)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    27,365 miles
    Test number
    760182300166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,852 miles (+2,814)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    24,852 miles
    Test number
    393587809154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,038 miles (+4,109)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,038 miles
    Test number
    262766808438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,929 miles (+2,177)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    17,929 miles
    Test number
    932262597081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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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