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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

L16 BMAMOT history

L16 BMA is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 20 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 135,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

L16 BMA black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
135,548 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 BMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 BMA was last recorded at 135,548 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 2,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,765 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,783 miles
Average per year
7,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,548 miles
  • 2024 – 132,765 miles
  • 2023 – 129,546 miles
  • 2022 – 126,184 miles
  • 2021 – 120,001 miles
  • 2020 – 115,303 miles
  • 2019 – 107,674 miles
  • 2018 – 95,330 miles
  • 2017 – 83,448 miles
  • 2015 – 72,805 miles
  • 2014 – 59,761 miles
  • 2013 – 47,730 miles
  • 2012 – 35,560 miles
  • 2011 – 28,321 miles
  • 2010 – 22,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,548 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,548 miles (+2,783)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    135,548 miles
    Test number
    613781869148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass132,765 miles (+3,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    132,765 miles
    Test number
    121919920235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass129,546 miles (+3,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    129,546 miles
    Test number
    858876072436
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre bald on inner edge
  4. Pass126,184 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    126,184 miles
    Test number
    188480104310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail125,997 miles (+5,996)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,997 miles
    Test number
    650975844701
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass120,001 miles (+4,698)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,001 miles
    Test number
    448765275994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,303 miles (+7,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,303 miles
    Test number
    389692992111
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass107,674 miles (+12,344)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,674 miles
    Test number
    165219656757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,330 miles (+11,882)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    95,330 miles
    Test number
    909215661559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,448 miles (+10,643)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    83,448 miles
    Test number
    929138073097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    72,805 miles
    Test number
    588084424489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,805 miles (+2,831)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,805 miles
    Test number
    594171677481
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass69,974 miles (+10,213)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    69,974 miles
    Test number
    736171885118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
  14. Pass59,761 miles (+12,031)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,761 miles
    Test number
    428082984135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,730 miles (+12,170)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    47,730 miles
    Test number
    386233983162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,560 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,560 miles
    Test number
    305443212477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,437 miles (+7,116)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,437 miles
    Test number
    266483092426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,321 miles (+5,689)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,321 miles
    Test number
    888435531241
    • NoteOsr tyre inner edge devoid of tread and deep cuts evident
  19. Pass22,632 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    22,632 miles
    Test number
    141859840286
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Questions about L16 BMA

Does L16 BMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 BMA is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 BMA?
The MOT on L16 BMA is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 BMA done?
L16 BMA was recorded at 135,548 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 7,346 miles a year.
Has L16 BMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 BMA has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L16 BMA 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 L16 BMA find?
L16 BMA passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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