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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

L13 NNVMOT history

L13 NNV is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 8 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 171,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

L13 NNV black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
171,388 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 NNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 NNV was last recorded at 171,388 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,380 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
7,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,388 miles
  • 2025 – 166,518 miles
  • 2023 – 154,241 miles
  • 2022 – 149,856 miles
  • 2021 – 144,815 miles
  • 2020 – 138,225 miles
  • 2019 – 131,975 miles
  • 2018 – 122,769 miles
  • 2017 – 114,588 miles
  • 2016 – 105,795 miles
  • 2015 – 99,080 miles
  • 2014 – 92,840 miles
  • 2013 – 87,534 miles
  • 2012 – 80,456 miles
  • 2010 – 68,754 miles
  • 2009 – 55,958 miles
  • 2008 – 55,690 miles
  • 2007 – 39,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,388 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,388 miles (+8)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    171,388 miles
    Test number
    165928667150
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail171,380 miles (+4,862)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,380 miles
    Test number
    625559152437
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass166,518 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    166,518 miles
    Test number
    486964848980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail166,517 miles (+12,276)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,517 miles
    Test number
    623806322857
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass154,241 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    154,241 miles
    Test number
    385788909803
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail154,241 miles (+4,385)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,241 miles
    Test number
    568632636238
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass149,856 miles (+5,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    149,856 miles
    Test number
    800802621793
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass144,815 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    144,815 miles
    Test number
    962046627550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail144,815 miles (+6,590)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,815 miles
    Test number
    735186659408
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass138,225 miles (+6,250)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    138,225 miles
    Test number
    730520387241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,975 miles (+48)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    131,975 miles
    Test number
    984024523517
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail131,927 miles (+9,158)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,927 miles
    Test number
    633951039063
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass122,769 miles (+8,181)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    122,769 miles
    Test number
    333931126274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass114,588 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    114,588 miles
    Test number
    698215240342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail114,430 miles (+8,635)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,430 miles
    Test number
    968741384761
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass105,795 miles (+6,715)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    105,795 miles
    Test number
    322895702837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass99,080 miles (+6,240)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    99,080 miles
    Test number
    338787385040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,840 miles (+5,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,840 miles
    Test number
    899021784035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass87,534 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    87,534 miles
    Test number
    226079903125
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

  20. Fail87,530 miles (+7,074)3 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,530 miles
    Test number
    369028003199
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

  21. Pass80,456 miles (+11,702)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    80,456 miles
    Test number
    719133272036
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge = engine oil leaks = o/s/f outer c.v gaitor cracking

  22. Pass68,754 miles (+12,796)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    68,754 miles
    Test number
    274674140393
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth wiper blades starting to smear

  23. Pass55,958 miles (+268)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    55,958 miles
    Test number
    183222729301
    • NoteSurface corrosion front and rear brake discs nail in o/s/r tyre

  24. Pass55,690 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,690 miles
    Test number
    690508998291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Fail55,689 miles (+16,587)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,689 miles
    Test number
    663378398245
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass39,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    39,102 miles
    Test number
    303484987237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 NNV

Does L13 NNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 NNV is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 NNV?
The MOT on L13 NNV is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 NNV done?
L13 NNV was recorded at 171,388 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 7,162 miles a year.
Has L13 NNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 NNV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 NNV 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 NNV find?
L13 NNV passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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