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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

L111 DOWMOT history

L111 DOW is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 13 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 135,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2023.

L111 DOW black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2024
Mileage
135,162 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2023
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 DOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 DOW was last recorded at 135,162 miles on 22 Nov 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Oct 2009: 38,646 miles, lower than 318,816 miles on 27 Sept 2008.
  • 20 Nov 2014: 65,150 miles, lower than 65,450 miles on 17 Nov 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,159 miles · 31 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 135,162 miles
  • 2022 – 127,770 miles
  • 2021 – 121,633 miles
  • 2020 – 107,156 miles
  • 2019 – 97,112 miles
  • 2018 – 89,249 miles
  • 2017 – 81,675 miles
  • 2016 – 73,412 miles
  • 2014 – 65,150 miles
  • 2013 – 57,254 miles
  • 2012 – 53,180 miles
  • 2011 – 48,534 miles
  • 2010 – 43,199 miles
  • 2009 – 38,646 miles
  • 2008 – 318,816 miles
  • 2007 – 18,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,162 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,162 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    135,162 miles
    Test number
    597124528025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Fail135,159 miles (+7,389)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,159 miles
    Test number
    288681053979
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass127,770 miles (+6,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,770 miles
    Test number
    488853782058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass121,633 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    121,633 miles
    Test number
    617035047494
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail121,633 miles (+14,477)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,633 miles
    Test number
    964005341480
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass107,156 miles (+3,588)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,156 miles
    Test number
    561938249333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,568 miles (+6,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    103,568 miles
    Test number
    477319738025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass97,112 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    97,112 miles
    Test number
    870474355254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Fail97,108 miles (+7,859)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,108 miles
    Test number
    227344609627
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Pass89,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    89,249 miles
    Test number
    188248136177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,247 miles (+251)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,247 miles
    Test number
    339469297297
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  12. Fail88,996 miles (+7,321)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,996 miles
    Test number
    691635799623
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault 4X4 Light On (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement Front bush is split and coming away from its mount (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement Front bush is split and coming away from its mount (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass81,675 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    81,675 miles
    Test number
    123988789913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,521 miles (+8,109)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,521 miles
    Test number
    759412084419
    • 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)

  15. Pass73,412 miles (+8,262)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,412 miles
    Test number
    759631566516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,150 miles (-300)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,150 miles
    Test number
    619534424372
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTyre Size 225/50 WR19 & 285/45 WR19 Yoko

  17. Fail65,450 miles (+8,196)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,450 miles
    Test number
    855731524314
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTyre Size 225/50 WR19 & 285/45 WR19 Yoko

  18. Fail57,254 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,254 miles
    Test number
    169594183279
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass57,254 miles (+4,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    57,254 miles
    Test number
    185074983263
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail53,180 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,180 miles
    Test number
    435887102367
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass53,180 miles (+4,646)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,180 miles
    Test number
    796567702388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,534 miles (+5,335)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,534 miles
    Test number
    806188581289
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteHandbrake getting lazy
    • NoteHandbrake travel, but only just has a reserve
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear child seats fitted, unable to give full inspection to adult belt

  23. Pass43,199 miles (+4,553)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    43,199 miles
    Test number
    452902700339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,646 miles (-280,170)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,646 miles
    Test number
    202215999201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass318,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    318,816 miles
    Test number
    381451978264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,816 miles (+13,214)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,816 miles
    Test number
    960451278202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,602 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    18,602 miles
    Test number
    903043827136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass18,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,557 miles
    Test number
    334997007189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L111 DOW

Does L111 DOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L111 DOW expired on 21 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L111 DOW?
The MOT on L111 DOW expired on 21 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L111 DOW done?
L111 DOW was recorded at 135,162 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2023, an average of 7,025 miles a year.
Has L111 DOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 DOW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L111 DOW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 22 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L111 DOW find?
L111 DOW passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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