
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
Pass85,477 miles (+2,457)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2026
- Odometer
- 85,477 miles
- Test number
- 637159217492
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass48,799 miles (+8,959)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 48,799 miles
- Test number
- 821228698633
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,840 miles (+7,335)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 39,840 miles
- Test number
- 462710725017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,505 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 32,505 miles
- Test number
- 598735890767
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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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