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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

L13 SDTMOT history

L13 SDT is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 20 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 144,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

L13 SDT blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
144,998 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 SDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
20 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 SDT was last recorded at 144,998 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 4,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,190 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,808 miles
Average per year
9,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,998 miles
  • 2025 – 140,190 miles
  • 2024 – 133,685 miles
  • 2023 – 126,876 miles
  • 2022 – 119,655 miles
  • 2021 – 112,684 miles
  • 2020 – 106,910 miles
  • 2019 – 98,890 miles
  • 2018 – 84,810 miles
  • 2017 – 67,862 miles
  • 2016 – 50,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,998 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front tyres wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 17 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,998 miles (+4,808)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    144,998 miles
    Test number
    335585999358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,190 miles (+6,505)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    140,190 miles
    Test number
    853605938050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass133,685 miles (+6,809)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    133,685 miles
    Test number
    878425900153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass126,876 miles (+7,221)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    126,876 miles
    Test number
    929220694461
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndershields fitted
  5. Pass119,655 miles (+6,971)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    119,655 miles
    Test number
    319730835432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,684 miles (+5,774)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,684 miles
    Test number
    363564969184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,910 miles (+8,020)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,910 miles
    Test number
    384816010153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,890 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,890 miles
    Test number
    621943510627
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
  9. Fail98,886 miles (+14,076)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,886 miles
    Test number
    605215480429
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge, 315/35 yr20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on its inner edge
  10. Pass84,810 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,810 miles
    Test number
    524781251731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,808 miles (+16,946)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,808 miles
    Test number
    636573793384
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  12. Pass67,862 miles (+17,482)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    67,862 miles
    Test number
    734175467484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,380 miles
    Test number
    473363920023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L13 SDT

Does L13 SDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 SDT is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 SDT?
The MOT on L13 SDT is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 SDT done?
L13 SDT was recorded at 144,998 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 9,199 miles a year.
Has L13 SDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 SDT has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on L13 SDT 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 SDT find?
L13 SDT passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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