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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

L15 AYUMOT history

L15 AYU is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 17 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 131,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

L15 AYU black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
131,470 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 AYU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
17 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 AYU was last recorded at 131,470 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 12,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,434 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,036 miles
Average per year
10,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,470 miles
  • 2024 – 119,434 miles
  • 2023 – 108,221 miles
  • 2022 – 96,322 miles
  • 2021 – 81,901 miles
  • 2020 – 70,716 miles
  • 2019 – 54,810 miles
  • 2018 – 49,312 miles
  • 2017 – 39,268 miles
  • 2015 – 30,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,470 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,470 miles (+12,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    131,470 miles
    Test number
    222960245354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass119,434 miles (+11,213)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    119,434 miles
    Test number
    679093710626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,221 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    108,221 miles
    Test number
    234741371608
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail108,221 miles (+11,899)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,221 miles
    Test number
    909934490379
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater light intensity slightly reduced
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass96,322 miles (+14,421)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    96,322 miles
    Test number
    307076039955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,901 miles (+11,185)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    81,901 miles
    Test number
    365875797524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,716 miles (+15,906)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,716 miles
    Test number
    321431449151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,810 miles
    Test number
    832186608710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail54,810 miles (+5,498)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,810 miles
    Test number
    982011263840
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass49,312 miles (+10,044)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    49,312 miles
    Test number
    483541037579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,268 miles (+8,975)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    39,268 miles
    Test number
    675462656016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    30,293 miles
    Test number
    998024059750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 AYU

Does L15 AYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 AYU is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L15 AYU?
The MOT on L15 AYU is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 AYU done?
L15 AYU was recorded at 131,470 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 10,164 miles a year.
Has L15 AYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 AYU has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L15 AYU 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 L15 AYU find?
L15 AYU passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn.

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