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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,926 cc

L111 DBNMOT history

L111 DBN is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 28 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 158,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

L111 DBN black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
158,115 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 DBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 DBN was last recorded at 158,115 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 6,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,058 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,057 miles
Average per year
8,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,115 miles
  • 2025 – 152,058 miles
  • 2024 – 149,222 miles
  • 2023 – 143,079 miles
  • 2022 – 138,514 miles
  • 2021 – 124,647 miles
  • 2020 – 116,339 miles
  • 2019 – 113,712 miles
  • 2018 – 99,432 miles
  • 2017 – 85,784 miles
  • 2016 – 74,448 miles
  • 2015 – 64,271 miles
  • 2014 – 52,568 miles
  • 2013 – 52,485 miles
  • 2012 – 50,929 miles
  • 2011 – 40,789 miles
  • 2010 – 25,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,115 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,115 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    158,115 miles
    Test number
    163178328168
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail158,115 miles (+6,057)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,115 miles
    Test number
    399267334350
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass152,058 miles (+2,836)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    152,058 miles
    Test number
    367115361018
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass149,222 miles (+6,143)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    149,222 miles
    Test number
    863575809162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass143,079 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    143,079 miles
    Test number
    730461371934
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail143,079 miles (+4,565)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,079 miles
    Test number
    856249379175
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass138,514 miles (+13,867)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    138,514 miles
    Test number
    843931783444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,647 miles (+8,308)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,647 miles
    Test number
    916604081104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,339 miles (+2,627)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,339 miles
    Test number
    202323043733
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass113,712 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,712 miles
    Test number
    842681310542
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cut on inner side wall(not to cords)
  11. Fail113,712 miles (+14,280)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,712 miles
    Test number
    588013137783
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and dust cover not preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cut on inner side wall(not to cords)
  12. Pass99,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,432 miles
    Test number
    961072972432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,432 miles (+13,648)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,432 miles
    Test number
    400802196547
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/45/19 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass85,784 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,784 miles
    Test number
    429763362684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail85,784 miles (+11,336)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,784 miles
    Test number
    639941756864
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/45r19 runflat (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/45r19 runflat (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass74,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,448 miles
    Test number
    806913595170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,448 miles (+10,177)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,448 miles
    Test number
    508438002567
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  18. Pass64,271 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,271 miles
    Test number
    177290495459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Fail64,271 miles (+11,703)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,271 miles
    Test number
    309999185021
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass52,568 miles (+83)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,568 miles
    Test number
    487533694096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass52,485 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    52,485 miles
    Test number
    336433183440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,481 miles (+1,552)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,481 miles
    Test number
    199953663285
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  23. Pass50,929 miles (+10,140)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,929 miles
    Test number
    845743272156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,789 miles (+14,952)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,789 miles
    Test number
    516298071199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    25,837 miles
    Test number
    934085070190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L111 DBN

Does L111 DBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L111 DBN is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L111 DBN?
The MOT on L111 DBN is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L111 DBN done?
L111 DBN was recorded at 158,115 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 8,149 miles a year.
Has L111 DBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 DBN has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L111 DBN 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 L111 DBN find?
L111 DBN passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear oil leak, but not excessive differential; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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