BMW X5
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,926 cc
L13 DHCMOT history
L13 DHC is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 174,254 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 174,254 mi
- At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,620 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L13 DHC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L13 DHC was last recorded at 174,254 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 5,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 169,081 miles · 26 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,173 miles
- Average per year
- 8,620 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 174,254 miles
- 2025 – 169,081 miles
- 2024 – 156,784 miles
- 2023 – 149,087 miles
- 2022 – 137,001 miles
- 2021 – 131,394 miles
- 2020 – 128,457 miles
- 2018 – 118,440 miles
- 2017 – 111,738 miles
- 2016 – 105,589 miles
- 2015 – 99,406 miles
- 2014 – 92,325 miles
- 2013 – 74,176 miles
- 2012 – 63,459 miles
- 2011 – 44,099 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass174,254 miles
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Full MOT history
17 tests since 28 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,254 miles (+5,173)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 174,254 miles
- Test number
- 307580978702
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass169,081 miles (+12,297)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 169,081 miles
- Test number
- 198098811713
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,784 miles (+7,697)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 156,784 miles
- Test number
- 315294728519
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass149,087 miles (+12,086)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 149,087 miles
- Test number
- 285605021894
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass137,001 miles (+5,607)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 137,001 miles
- Test number
- 545509834957
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass131,394 miles (+2,937)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 131,394 miles
- Test number
- 484047225046
- 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))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring some suspension components
Pass128,457 miles (+10,017)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 128,457 miles
- Test number
- 622396775184
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass118,440 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 118,440 miles
- Test number
- 130926933932
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,411 miles (+6,673)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,411 miles
- Test number
- 984912123562
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass111,738 miles (+6,149)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 111,738 miles
- Test number
- 292952215119
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass105,589 miles (+6,183)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 105,589 miles
- Test number
- 323251010256
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass99,406 miles (+7,081)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 99,406 miles
- Test number
- 156210315224
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass92,325 miles (+18,149)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 92,325 miles
- Test number
- 606388594104
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,176 miles (+10,717)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 74,176 miles
- Test number
- 998052713262
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,459 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 63,459 miles
- Test number
- 668925282141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,459 miles (+19,360)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,459 miles
- Test number
- 965115882184
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass44,099 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 44,099 miles
- Test number
- 826529571160
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L13 DHC
- Does L13 DHC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 DHC is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L13 DHC?
- The MOT on L13 DHC is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L13 DHC done?
- L13 DHC was recorded at 174,254 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 8,620 miles a year.
- Has L13 DHC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L13 DHC has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2018.
- Has the mileage on L13 DHC 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 L13 DHC find?
- L13 DHC passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses perishing; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.
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