
BMW X5
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc
L13 TCAMOT history
L13 TCA is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 123,465 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 123,465 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,479 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L13 TCA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 1 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L13 TCA was last recorded at 123,465 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 123,465 miles · 20 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,479 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,465 miles
- 2025 – 119,213 miles
- 2024 – 112,629 miles
- 2023 – 106,334 miles
- 2022 – 101,896 miles
- 2021 – 99,283 miles
- 2020 – 96,555 miles
- 2019 – 93,487 miles
- 2018 – 86,395 miles
- 2017 – 75,559 miles
- 2016 – 66,428 miles
- 2015 – 56,669 miles
- 2014 – 49,479 miles
- 2013 – 40,934 miles
- 2012 – 32,312 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play main arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
19 tests since 2 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,465 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 123,465 miles
- Test number
- 295316826008
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play main arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail123,465 miles (+4,252)5 major2 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,465 miles
- Test number
- 772942925340
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high repaired on test (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play main arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass119,213 miles (+6,584)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 119,213 miles
- Test number
- 756770550266
- MinorRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass112,629 miles (+6,295)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 112,629 miles
- Test number
- 904183585342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,334 miles (+4,438)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 106,334 miles
- Test number
- 816638599546
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,896 miles (+2,613)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 101,896 miles
- Test number
- 492951536990
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,283 miles (+2,728)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 99,283 miles
- Test number
- 663490796994
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,555 miles (+3,068)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 96,555 miles
- Test number
- 744901740088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,487 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 93,487 miles
- Test number
- 798311509311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,482 miles (+7,087)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,482 miles
- Test number
- 980566888419
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass86,395 miles (+10,836)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 86,395 miles
- Test number
- 368645028473
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,559 miles (+9,131)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 75,559 miles
- Test number
- 309331370751
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,428 miles (+9,759)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 66,428 miles
- Test number
- 532057871495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,669 miles (+7,190)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 56,669 miles
- Test number
- 115660355093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,479 miles (+8,545)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 49,479 miles
- Test number
- 607585784013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,934 miles (+15)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 40,934 miles
- Test number
- 106613333457
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail40,919 miles (+8,607)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,919 miles
- Test number
- 945692033087
- FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass32,312 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 32,312 miles
- Test number
- 866914132053
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSteering lock does not function
Pass32,308 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 32,308 miles
- Test number
- 399763832020
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSteering lock does not function
Questions about L13 TCA
- Does L13 TCA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 TCA is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L13 TCA?
- The MOT on L13 TCA is valid until 26 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 TCA done?
- L13 TCA was recorded at 123,465 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 6,479 miles a year.
- Has L13 TCA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L13 TCA has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L13 TCA 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 TCA find?
- L13 TCA passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front most bushes; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play main arm; offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 5 more.
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