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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 3,000 cc

X789 RDXMOT history

X789 RDX is a blue petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 14 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 189,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2024.

X789 RDX blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2025
Mileage
189,376 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X789 RDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X789 RDX was last recorded at 189,376 miles on 9 Aug 2024, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,365 miles · 2 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
7,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 189,376 miles
  • 2023 – 183,093 miles
  • 2022 – 177,763 miles
  • 2021 – 170,996 miles
  • 2020 – 165,048 miles
  • 2019 – 157,993 miles
  • 2018 – 149,007 miles
  • 2017 – 142,762 miles
  • 2016 – 138,848 miles
  • 2015 – 132,348 miles
  • 2014 – 126,705 miles
  • 2013 – 118,244 miles
  • 2012 – 115,754 miles
  • 2011 – 102,307 miles
  • 2010 – 91,964 miles
  • 2009 – 75,057 miles
  • 2008 – 66,890 miles
  • 2007 – 60,059 miles
  • 2006 – 52,946 miles
  • 2005 – 45,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,376 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,376 miles (+11)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    189,376 miles
    Test number
    349761296593
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail189,365 miles (+6,272)1 dangerous2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,365 miles
    Test number
    240785579906
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread exposing cords 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass183,093 miles (+5,330)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    183,093 miles
    Test number
    697800207560
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Door handle faulty but functional
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass177,763 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    177,763 miles
    Test number
    191273166176
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer door handle faulty but functional
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Ride height level sensor linkage corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail177,763 miles (+6,767)1 dangerous5 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,763 miles
    Test number
    785552356226
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer door handle faulty but functional
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Ride height level sensor linkage corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass170,996 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    170,996 miles
    Test number
    931773691518
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail170,995 miles (+5,947)5 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,995 miles
    Test number
    103468276520
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmell of fuel from under vehicle but not leak apparent

  8. Pass165,048 miles (+7,055)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    165,048 miles
    Test number
    893005867750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass157,993 miles (+8,986)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    157,993 miles
    Test number
    996496886476
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass149,007 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    149,007 miles
    Test number
    562828525791
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail149,007 miles (+6,245)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,007 miles
    Test number
    824963502894
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass142,762 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    142,762 miles
    Test number
    146174334254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail142,762 miles (+3,914)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,762 miles
    Test number
    767019839554
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass138,848 miles (+184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    138,848 miles
    Test number
    561013811826
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail138,664 miles (+6,316)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,664 miles
    Test number
    230369513611
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass132,348 miles (+25)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    132,348 miles
    Test number
    807050325136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSome corrosion in offside & nearside rear undersills

  17. Fail132,323 miles (+5,618)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,323 miles
    Test number
    808841015195
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSome corrosion in offside & nearside rear undersills

  18. Pass126,705 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    126,705 miles
    Test number
    299325414418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail126,705 miles (+8,461)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,705 miles
    Test number
    169844814164
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass118,244 miles (+2,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    118,244 miles
    Test number
    576399103164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail115,754 miles (+13,447)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,754 miles
    Test number
    935129282287
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass102,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    102,307 miles
    Test number
    567370001388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail102,307 miles (+10,343)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,307 miles
    Test number
    188019091232
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  24. Pass91,964 miles (+16,907)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    91,964 miles
    Test number
    104039070275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass75,057 miles (+8,167)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    75,057 miles
    Test number
    551461289225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass66,890 miles (+76)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    66,890 miles
    Test number
    950218908305
    • NoteLoose wiring hanging down in front of O/S/F wheel, outside temp sensor.
    • NoteO/S/R tyre tread worn down to 3mm.

  27. Fail66,814 miles (+6,755)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,814 miles
    Test number
    493925108489
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteLoose wiring hanging down in front of O/S/F wheel, outside temp sensor.
    • NoteO/S/R tyre tread worn down to 3mm.

  28. Pass60,059 miles (+7,113)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    60,059 miles
    Test number
    762919697288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass52,946 miles (+7,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,946 miles
    Test number
    932366886296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass45,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    45,661 miles
    Test number
    190562125379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X789 RDX

Does X789 RDX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X789 RDX expired on 9 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X789 RDX?
The MOT on X789 RDX expired on 9 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X789 RDX done?
X789 RDX was recorded at 189,376 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2024, an average of 7,675 miles a year.
Has X789 RDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X789 RDX has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on X789 RDX 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 X789 RDX find?
X789 RDX passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2024 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 3 more.

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