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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.

L13 TCA black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass123,465 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass112,629 miles (+6,295)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    112,629 miles
    Test number
    904183585342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,334 miles (+4,438)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    106,334 miles
    Test number
    816638599546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,896 miles (+2,613)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    101,896 miles
    Test number
    492951536990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,283 miles (+2,728)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    99,283 miles
    Test number
    663490796994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,555 miles (+3,068)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    96,555 miles
    Test number
    744901740088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,487 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    93,487 miles
    Test number
    798311509311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. 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)
  12. Pass75,559 miles (+9,131)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    75,559 miles
    Test number
    309331370751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,428 miles (+9,759)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,428 miles
    Test number
    532057871495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,669 miles (+7,190)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    56,669 miles
    Test number
    115660355093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,479 miles (+8,545)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,479 miles
    Test number
    607585784013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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
  19. 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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