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BMW X5

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

X5 RFAMOT history

X5 RFA is a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 12 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 142,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2022.

X5 RFA blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2023
Mileage
142,545 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2022
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 RFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 RFA was last recorded at 142,545 miles on 8 Aug 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,544 miles · 5 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 142,545 miles
  • 2021 – 134,556 miles
  • 2020 – 126,803 miles
  • 2018 – 121,811 miles
  • 2017 – 117,032 miles
  • 2016 – 111,939 miles
  • 2015 – 107,864 miles
  • 2014 – 104,786 miles
  • 2013 – 99,988 miles
  • 2012 – 96,020 miles
  • 2011 – 88,624 miles
  • 2010 – 82,407 miles
  • 2009 – 70,294 miles
  • 2008 – 52,141 miles
  • 2007 – 37,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,545 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,545 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    142,545 miles
    Test number
    696349939170
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail142,544 miles (+7,988)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,544 miles
    Test number
    792627253481
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,556 miles (+7,753)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    134,556 miles
    Test number
    908764235062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded close to excess (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 corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded close to excess (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above under tray (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass126,803 miles (+4,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,803 miles
    Test number
    624449457128
    • AdvisoryN/side c.v boot perrishing

  5. Pass121,811 miles (+4,779)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    121,811 miles
    Test number
    320643926854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,032 miles (+5,093)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    117,032 miles
    Test number
    732468752648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,939 miles (+4,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    111,939 miles
    Test number
    830816260695
    • AdvisoryO/side c.v boot perrishing
    • AdvisoryPlay in front trailing arm frontbushes

  8. Pass107,864 miles (+3,078)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    107,864 miles
    Test number
    857445200726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,786 miles (+4,798)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    104,786 miles
    Test number
    285485364207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,988 miles (+3,968)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    99,988 miles
    Test number
    815926663248
    • NoteO/SIDE C.V BOOT PERRISHING. N/SIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

  11. Pass96,020 miles (+7,396)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    96,020 miles
    Test number
    119514162202
    • NoteO/SIDE FRONT TYREWALL HAS SPLIT IN IT.O/SIDE C.V BOOT PERRISHING

  12. Pass88,624 miles (+6,217)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    88,624 miles
    Test number
    368536761212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,407 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    82,407 miles
    Test number
    640017150352
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail82,405 miles (+12,111)5 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,405 miles
    Test number
    420206750396
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass70,294 miles (+18,153)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    70,294 miles
    Test number
    321336599128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,141 miles (+14,181)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    52,141 miles
    Test number
    790213198176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,960 miles
    Test number
    191874907239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,960 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,960 miles
    Test number
    250594707221
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about X5 RFA

Does X5 RFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X5 RFA expired on 7 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X5 RFA?
The MOT on X5 RFA expired on 7 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X5 RFA done?
X5 RFA was recorded at 142,545 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2022, an average of 6,952 miles a year.
Has X5 RFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 RFA has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on X5 RFA 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 RFA find?
X5 RFA passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2022 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front position lamp incorrect colour; offside front position lamp incorrect colour; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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