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BMW X5

White · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc

L16 GHYMOT history

L16 GHY is a white diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 96,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

L16 GHY white BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
96,951 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 GHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
1 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 GHY was last recorded at 96,951 miles on 13 May 2026, 11,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,477 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11,474 miles
Average per year
8,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,951 miles
  • 2025 – 85,477 miles
  • 2024 – 83,020 miles
  • 2023 – 71,045 miles
  • 2022 – 62,906 miles
  • 2021 – 54,839 miles
  • 2020 – 48,799 miles
  • 2019 – 39,840 miles
  • 2018 – 32,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,951 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Boot emptied to carry out test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,951 miles (+11,474)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    96,951 miles
    Test number
    350930433785
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass85,477 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    85,477 miles
    Test number
    637159217492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,020 miles (+48)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    83,020 miles
    Test number
    336432459153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoot emptied to carry out test
  4. Fail82,972 miles (+11,927)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,972 miles
    Test number
    126478931456
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275 40 20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 315 35 20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoot emptied to carry out test
  5. Pass71,045 miles (+8,139)20 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    71,045 miles
    Test number
    486476165971
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear BABY SEAT
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear BABY SEAT
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS
    • AdvisoryRear ALL THE REAR WINDOWS ARE TINTED
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass62,906 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    62,906 miles
    Test number
    585222621478
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail62,905 miles (+8,066)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,905 miles
    Test number
    901142120455
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass54,839 miles (+6,040)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    54,839 miles
    Test number
    204696364615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8ml (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8ml (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass48,799 miles (+8,959)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    48,799 miles
    Test number
    821228698633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,840 miles (+7,335)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,840 miles
    Test number
    462710725017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    32,505 miles
    Test number
    598735890767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail32,505 miles (+5,985)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,505 miles
    Test number
    378459131032
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass26,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    26,520 miles
    Test number
    277071891138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 GHY

Does L16 GHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 GHY is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 GHY?
The MOT on L16 GHY is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 GHY done?
L16 GHY was recorded at 96,951 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 8,584 miles a year.
Has L16 GHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 GHY has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 GHY 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 GHY find?
L16 GHY passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 9 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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