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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

Y8 RFDMOT history

Y8 RFD is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 28 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 176,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

Y8 RFD grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
176,704 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 RFD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 RFD was last recorded at 176,704 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 8,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,714 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,990 miles
Average per year
8,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,704 miles
  • 2024 – 167,714 miles
  • 2023 – 162,816 miles
  • 2022 – 153,353 miles
  • 2021 – 136,551 miles
  • 2020 – 125,900 miles
  • 2019 – 116,196 miles
  • 2018 – 100,238 miles
  • 2017 – 89,928 miles
  • 2016 – 85,417 miles
  • 2015 – 79,848 miles
  • 2014 – 74,771 miles
  • 2013 – 71,609 miles
  • 2012 – 66,627 miles
  • 2011 – 61,469 miles
  • 2010 – 53,932 miles
  • 2009 – 41,066 miles
  • 2008 – 29,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,704 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,704 miles (+8,990)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    176,704 miles
    Test number
    562881545345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass167,714 miles (+4,898)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    167,714 miles
    Test number
    817144613140
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass162,816 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    162,816 miles
    Test number
    282085784864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail162,787 miles (+9,434)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,787 miles
    Test number
    849760850067
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt burst (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt require clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass153,353 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    153,353 miles
    Test number
    564756618046
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail153,353 miles (+16,802)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,353 miles
    Test number
    497166463336
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass136,551 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    136,551 miles
    Test number
    642482142898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail136,551 miles (+10,651)2 dangerous3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,551 miles
    Test number
    301578765099
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass125,900 miles (+9,704)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,900 miles
    Test number
    768386844947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,196 miles (+15,958)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    116,196 miles
    Test number
    764435216398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,238 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    100,238 miles
    Test number
    756364869107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail100,238 miles (+10,310)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,238 miles
    Test number
    924342065704
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass89,928 miles (+4,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,928 miles
    Test number
    813602658814
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
  14. Pass85,417 miles (+5,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,417 miles
    Test number
    375210372138
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  15. Pass79,848 miles (+5,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,848 miles
    Test number
    456934449053
    • AdvisoryParking brake low 16%
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  16. Pass74,771 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,771 miles
    Test number
    595498464291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Fail74,771 miles (+3,162)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,771 miles
    Test number
    825378664247
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  18. Pass71,609 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    71,609 miles
    Test number
    416524873264
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  19. Fail71,604 miles (+4,977)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,604 miles
    Test number
    239261873267
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  20. Pass66,627 miles (+32)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    66,627 miles
    Test number
    327733692145
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Fail66,595 miles (+5,126)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,595 miles
    Test number
    215707182124
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  22. Pass61,469 miles (+7,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,469 miles
    Test number
    407197081195
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass53,932 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,932 miles
    Test number
    134007830170
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  24. Fail53,932 miles (+12,866)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,932 miles
    Test number
    311017430109
    • Repaired at testOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  25. Pass41,066 miles (+11,603)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,066 miles
    Test number
    274401419118
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  26. Pass29,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,463 miles
    Test number
    591185518144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 RFD

Does Y8 RFD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 RFD is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y8 RFD?
The MOT on Y8 RFD is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 RFD done?
Y8 RFD was recorded at 176,704 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 8,359 miles a year.
Has Y8 RFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 RFD has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y8 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 Y8 RFD find?
Y8 RFD passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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