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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

L13 MCFMOT history

L13 MCF is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 20 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 140,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

L13 MCF grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
140,467 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 MCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 MCF was last recorded at 140,467 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 18,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,190 miles · 1 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
18,277 miles
Average per year
7,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,467 miles
  • 2025 – 122,190 miles
  • 2024 – 106,476 miles
  • 2023 – 91,452 miles
  • 2022 – 75,982 miles
  • 2021 – 75,448 miles
  • 2020 – 74,464 miles
  • 2019 – 73,450 miles
  • 2018 – 72,375 miles
  • 2017 – 70,779 miles
  • 2016 – 68,382 miles
  • 2015 – 65,804 miles
  • 2014 – 62,382 miles
  • 2013 – 58,171 miles
  • 2012 – 51,143 miles
  • 2011 – 36,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,467 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front tyre cut on side wall but not dip enough to reach cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear exhaust back box rubbing on to heat shield

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,467 miles (+18,277)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    140,467 miles
    Test number
    504417219557
    • 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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass122,190 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    122,190 miles
    Test number
    291571530625
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail122,190 miles (+15,714)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,190 miles
    Test number
    328598684012
    • MajorHeadlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass106,476 miles (+15,024)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    106,476 miles
    Test number
    196333624326
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,452 miles
    Test number
    619209924868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,452 miles (+15,470)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,452 miles
    Test number
    299305673789
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,982 miles (+534)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    75,982 miles
    Test number
    935217340859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,448 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    75,448 miles
    Test number
    486755116120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail75,447 miles (+983)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,447 miles
    Test number
    568380108911
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  10. Pass74,464 miles (+1,014)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    74,464 miles
    Test number
    990506296840
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass73,450 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,450 miles
    Test number
    785713974021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,375 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,375 miles
    Test number
    826826791133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,779 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,779 miles
    Test number
    157679661365
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cut on side wall but not dip enough to reach cords
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box rubbing on to heat shield

  14. Fail70,779 miles (+2,397)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,779 miles
    Test number
    553964040596
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cut on side wall but not dip enough to reach cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box rubbing on to heat shield

  15. Pass68,382 miles (+2,578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,382 miles
    Test number
    452951220956
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside chrome exhaust tailpipe damaged

  16. Pass65,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,804 miles
    Test number
    365052205424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,804 miles (+3,422)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,804 miles
    Test number
    656697095179
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass62,382 miles (+4,211)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    62,382 miles
    Test number
    257025794120
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  19. Pass58,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,171 miles
    Test number
    288104583410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,171 miles (+7,028)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,171 miles
    Test number
    558643083141
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass51,143 miles (+140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    51,143 miles
    Test number
    965816742376
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail51,003 miles (+14,376)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,003 miles
    Test number
    698972042395
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass36,627 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,627 miles
    Test number
    766889041322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,084 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    36,084 miles
    Test number
    487919211361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,899 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,899 miles
    Test number
    498625111476
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Questions about L13 MCF

Does L13 MCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 MCF is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 MCF?
The MOT on L13 MCF is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 MCF done?
L13 MCF was recorded at 140,467 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 7,338 miles a year.
Has L13 MCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 MCF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L13 MCF 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 MCF find?
L13 MCF passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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