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BMW X5

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

L111 DRJMOT history

L111 DRJ is a silver petrol BMW X5 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 157,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2024.

L111 DRJ silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2025
Mileage
157,507 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 DRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 DRJ was last recorded at 157,507 miles on 23 Apr 2024, 5,159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jan 2014: 37,932 miles, lower than 98,446 miles on 30 Aug 2012.

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
152,348 miles · 13 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
5,159 miles
Average per year
6,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 157,507 miles
  • 2023 – 152,348 miles
  • 2022 – 147,421 miles
  • 2021 – 143,456 miles
  • 2020 – 140,688 miles
  • 2019 – 136,387 miles
  • 2018 – 132,226 miles
  • 2017 – 124,989 miles
  • 2016 – 118,336 miles
  • 2015 – 107,058 miles
  • 2014 – 104,707 miles
  • 2012 – 98,446 miles
  • 2011 – 95,092 miles
  • 2009 – 68,495 miles
  • 2008 – 55,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,507 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe stud broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,507 miles (+5,159)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    157,507 miles
    Test number
    324826352030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    152,348 miles
    Test number
    147219667391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail152,348 miles (+4,927)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,348 miles
    Test number
    909383464525
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass147,421 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    147,421 miles
    Test number
    290427194305
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail147,420 miles (+3,964)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,420 miles
    Test number
    978175174483
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass143,456 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    143,456 miles
    Test number
    857588003662
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail143,450 miles (+2,762)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,450 miles
    Test number
    358119530454
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass140,688 miles (+4,301)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    140,688 miles
    Test number
    742304016836
    • AdvisoryBoth rear exhaust backboxes corroded.
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryHandbrake ratchet worn
    • AdvisoryN/S/F bottom ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F anti roll bar link boot perished.
    • AdvisoryO/S/F track rod end has slight play.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass136,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    136,387 miles
    Test number
    984518728729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail136,387 miles (+4,161)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,387 miles
    Test number
    503289690341
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  11. Pass132,226 miles (+7,237)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    132,226 miles
    Test number
    544751223061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,989 miles (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    124,989 miles
    Test number
    178874036831
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe stud broken (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (7.1.2)
  13. Fail124,938 miles (+6,602)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,938 miles
    Test number
    984034318806
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT suspension arm ball joint boot burst (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe stud broken (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (7.1.2)
  14. Pass118,336 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    118,336 miles
    Test number
    932628128186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracked
  15. Fail118,336 miles (+11,278)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,336 miles
    Test number
    947888853024
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracked
  16. Pass107,058 miles (+2,351)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    107,058 miles
    Test number
    619419765145
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass104,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    104,707 miles
    Test number
    295158194169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail104,707 miles (+66,775)9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,707 miles
    Test number
    236401594156
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Note2 x rear tyres deteriorated
  19. Pass37,932 miles (-60,514)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    37,932 miles
    Test number
    648998424079
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass98,446 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    98,446 miles
    Test number
    786463742247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
  21. Fail98,446 miles (+3,354)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,446 miles
    Test number
    815703442286
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
  22. Pass95,092 miles (+26,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    95,092 miles
    Test number
    868603341221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  23. Pass68,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    68,495 miles
    Test number
    964722229302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail68,489 miles (+13,465)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,489 miles
    Test number
    521342329333
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  25. Pass55,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    55,024 miles
    Test number
    170369148278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L111 DRJ

Does L111 DRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L111 DRJ expired on 22 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L111 DRJ?
The MOT on L111 DRJ expired on 22 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L111 DRJ done?
L111 DRJ was recorded at 157,507 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2024, an average of 6,557 miles a year.
Has L111 DRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 DRJ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L111 DRJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jan 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L111 DRJ find?
L111 DRJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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