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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

L16 FATMOT history

L16 FAT is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 154,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

L16 FAT silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
154,279 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 FAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 FAT was last recorded at 154,279 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
154,277 miles · 7 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,279 miles
  • 2024 – 154,277 miles
  • 2023 – 150,899 miles
  • 2022 – 146,138 miles
  • 2020 – 139,747 miles
  • 2019 – 134,013 miles
  • 2018 – 123,860 miles
  • 2017 – 114,388 miles
  • 2016 – 106,363 miles
  • 2015 – 97,200 miles
  • 2014 – 90,613 miles
  • 2013 – 88,592 miles
  • 2011 – 76,228 miles
  • 2010 – 70,421 miles
  • 2009 – 59,384 miles
  • 2008 – 56,222 miles
  • 2007 – 48,694 miles
  • 2006 – 42,419 miles
  • 2005 – 34,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,279 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside + Nearside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,279 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    154,279 miles
    Test number
    431303969501
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside + Nearside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass154,277 miles (+3,378)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    154,277 miles
    Test number
    769681099867
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass150,899 miles (+4,761)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    150,899 miles
    Test number
    655102354115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,138 miles (+6,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    146,138 miles
    Test number
    348164054045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass139,747 miles (+5,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,747 miles
    Test number
    466318969794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass134,013 miles (+10,153)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,013 miles
    Test number
    557101472149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,860 miles (+9,472)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    123,860 miles
    Test number
    838496429687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,388 miles (+8,025)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    114,388 miles
    Test number
    426302985520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,363 miles (+9,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    106,363 miles
    Test number
    637124712249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass97,200 miles (+6,587)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    97,200 miles
    Test number
    536900795091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass90,613 miles (+2,021)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    90,613 miles
    Test number
    146946184409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll four rear subframe bushes have slight movment
    • NoteO/s/r radius arm has slight play

  12. Pass88,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    88,592 miles
    Test number
    875592603069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,592 miles (+12,364)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,592 miles
    Test number
    149172103008
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass76,228 miles (+5,807)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    76,228 miles
    Test number
    179280281279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,421 miles (+11,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    70,421 miles
    Test number
    354627070255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass59,384 miles (+3,162)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    59,384 miles
    Test number
    270057579442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,222 miles (+7,528)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    56,222 miles
    Test number
    511630878270
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s front cv boot split

  18. Pass48,694 miles (+6,275)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    48,694 miles
    Test number
    324104777229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,419 miles (+7,652)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    42,419 miles
    Test number
    501461876255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    34,767 miles
    Test number
    420243075203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 FAT

Does L16 FAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 FAT is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 FAT?
The MOT on L16 FAT is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 FAT done?
L16 FAT was recorded at 154,279 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 5,872 miles a year.
Has L16 FAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 FAT has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2013.
Has the mileage on L16 FAT 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 FAT find?
L16 FAT passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin offside + nearside.; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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